Description
Easy High Protein Rotisserie Chicken Salad is a quick, wholesome, and satisfying recipe made with tender rotisserie chicken, Greek yogurt, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and bright lemon. It works well for busy dinners, healthy lunches, and weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds or walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
- 1/2 avocado, diced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- Crisp lettuce leaves, for serving
- Whole grain bread or wraps, for serving
- Whole grain crackers, for serving
- Fresh tomato slices, for serving
- Extra herbs, for garnish
Instructions
- Remove the meat from the rotisserie chicken, discard the skin if desired, and shred or chop the chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Dice the celery, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, even pieces.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Stir in the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the shredded chicken, diced vegetables, parsley, and dill to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Fold in the almonds or walnuts, dried cranberries or raisins, avocado, and olive oil if using.
- Taste the salad and adjust with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes for the best flavor.
- Serve in lettuce leaves, on whole grain toast, in wraps, or with crackers. Garnish with extra herbs and fresh tomato slices.
Notes
- Use skinless rotisserie chicken for a lighter version.
- Swap mayonnaise for extra Greek yogurt to keep it higher in protein.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free yogurt or mashed avocado.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Stir before serving because the dressing may settle slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg