High Protein Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Elevate your lunch game with this High Protein Rotisserie Chicken Salad, a flavorful, nutritious take on a classic dish. This recipe combines tender, shredded rotisserie chicken with a creamy dressing made from protein-packed Greek yogurt and a hint of Dijon mustard for a tangy kick. Crunchy celery, red onions, and chopped almonds add texture, while fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice brighten every bite. Perfect as a quick 20-minute meal, this versatile chicken salad can be served on a crisp bed of lettuce, stuffed into sandwiches, or paired with whole-grain crackers for a wholesome snack. With its balance of savory flavors and high-protein ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep, healthy lunches, or a satisfying post-workout boost!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 whole Rotisserie chicken
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 stalks Celery
• 0.5 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Almonds
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken and discard it. Carefully pull the meat from the bones and shred into bite-sized pieces. Place the shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.

Step 3

Slice the celery stalks thinly and finely chop the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the shredded chicken.

Step 4

Roughly chop the almonds and add them to the chicken mixture for a crunchy texture.

Step 5

Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture and toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are well coated.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh parsley and fold it into the salad.

Step 7

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed according to taste.

Step 8

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Serve the chilled chicken salad on a bed of lettuce, in sandwiches, or with whole grain crackers as a substantial and satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1772.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3872.4

Total Fat 253.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.7g
Cholesterol 1481.5mg	0%
Sodium 6021.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.7g	0%
Total Sugars 14.0g
Protein 332.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 610.4mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 3749.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.3%

Protein: 34.6%

Carbs: 6.1%