Creamy High-Protein Chicken Salad Bowl
A fresh, filling salad packed with lean chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy high-protein dressing. Perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
For the bowl
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ avocado, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup corn, optional
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro
Creamy dressing
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp water, as needed
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add a little water until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Prepare the salad: Add lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, corn, and feta to a large bowl.
- Add the chicken: Top with the cooked chicken and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Dress: Drizzle generously with the creamy dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately, or keep the dressing separate if preparing it for meal prep.
Easy Variations
- Mediterranean: Add olives, feta, cucumber, and oregano.
- Spicy: Add hot sauce or cayenne to the dressing.
- Crunchy: Top with roasted chickpeas or a few chopped nuts.
- Low-carb: Skip the corn and use extra cucumber, avocado, or leafy greens.
Meal prep: Store the chicken, vegetables, and dressing separately in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
