🥗 High-Protein Zero-Point Chicken Salad
(Healthy • Low-Cal • Meal-Prep Friendly)
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
(Use rotisserie breast, boiled, grilled, or canned chicken — all work.)
½–1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (main source of creaminess & protein)
1–2 tbsp light mayo (optional for flavor, still low-points)
1–2 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
¼ cup red onion, minced
1–2 tbsp dill relish (or chopped pickles)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice
Optional add-ins (all low-cal & high-protein friendly):
Fresh dill
Chopped parsley
Paprika
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped (protein boost!)
1–2 tbsp cottage cheese blended smooth into the mix
🍴 Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken
Use any cooked chicken breast:
Shred with forks, dice, or pulse quickly in a food processor for super-fine texture.
- Mix the Dressing
In a bowl, combine:
Greek yogurt
Mustard
Light mayo (optional)
Lemon juice
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Salt & pepper
Mix until smooth and creamy.
High-protein tip: Blend ¼ cup cottage cheese with the yogurt for extra creaminess + protein.
- Build the Salad
Add to the bowl:
Shredded chicken
Celery
Red onion
Dill relish or pickles
Fresh herbs if using
Mix well until everything is fully coated.
- Chill
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving — the flavors get better as it sits.
- Serve With
Lettuce wraps
Rice cakes
High-protein tortillas
Over salad greens
As a sandwich
Or enjoy it straight from the bowl!
💪 Protein Boost Options
To push the protein even higher:
Use high-protein Greek yogurt (15–18g per ¾ cup)
Add ½ scoop unflavored whey protein (mixes smoothly!)
Add blended cottage cheese
Add chopped hard-boiled eggs
Use extra-lean breast only
You can easily reach 45–55g protein per serving depending on add-ins.
⭐ Why This Recipe Is a Game Changer
✔ High protein
✔ Zero-point style
✔ Super filling
✔ Meal prep friendly
✔ Stays good 3–4 days in the fridge
✔ Low calorie, high nutrition
