Description

A quick and customizable chicken salad that combines lean protein, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy dressing for a satisfying work lunch. Ready in minutes and perfect for meal prep to keep you full and energized.

Ingredients

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1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast

1/4 cup nonfat greek yogurt

1 tbsp light mayonnaise

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/4 cup halved red grapes

2 tbsp chopped pecans

1 tsp dijon mustard

1 tbsp lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Shred or dice the cooked chicken into bite sized pieces

2. In a bowl combine greek yogurt light mayonnaise dijon mustard and lemon juice and stir until smooth

3. Fold in chicken celery grapes and pecans and mix gently to coat

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and adjust lemon juice as needed

5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld

6. Serve in a wrap over greens or in lettuce cups for a low carb option

7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to four days

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: salad
Method: no cook
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 310
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 400
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 2
Protein: 39
Cholesterol: 85

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