High-Protein Greek Yogurt & Garden Pea Chicken Salad

Description

Transform your weekly lunch routine with this High-Protein Greek Yogurt & Garden Pea Chicken Salad, a crisp, refreshing, and macro-friendly spin on a classic favorite. By combining tender shredded chicken breast with a protein-packed dressing made from plain Greek yogurt and premium Hellmann’s mayonnaise, this recipe cuts down on heavy fats while keeping every bite ultra-creamy. Accentuated with the fresh crunch of diced celery, sweet green garden peas, and aromatic seasonings like garlic powder and black pepper, it delivers optimal flavor and nutrition. Perfectly designed for batch meal prep, portioning this vibrant salad into airtight containers ensures you have ready-to-eat, wholesome lunches sealed and waiting for the busy week ahead.

Ingredients & Measurements

• Shredded Chicken: 3 cups (cooked and shredded, rotisserie or meal-prepped chicken breasts)

• Plain Greek Yogurt: 3/4 cup (non-fat or full-fat plain Greek yogurt for high-protein creaminess)

• Mayonnaise: 1/4 cup (Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise for rich, authentic flavor)

• Celery: 1/2 cup (finely diced for a crisp texture)

• Green Peas: 1/2 cup (fresh or thawed sweet garden peas)

• Garlic Powder: 1/2 teaspoon

• Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon (freshly cracked)

• Kosher Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)

• Dried Herbs or Seasoning: 1/2 teaspoon (optional, such as dill or parsley flakes)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the 3 cups of cooked, shredded chicken with the finely diced celery and sweet green garden peas.

2. Mix the Creamy Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, Hellmann’s mayonnaise, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried herbs until completely smooth.

3. Combine and Coat: Pour the yogurt-mayo dressing directly over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated in the creamy dressing.

4. Portion for Meal Prep: Divide the finished chicken salad evenly across airtight meal-prep containers (as shown in the prep guide) to keep portions locked in and fresh for the upcoming week.

5. Chill and Serve: Seal the containers and place them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving on whole-grain bread, lettuce wraps, or alongside crackers.

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