Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
4 large lettuce cups (romaine or butter lettuce)
Instructions
Shred cooled chicken breast using two forks
In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth
Fold in chopped celery and red onion until evenly distributed
Season with additional pepper if needed
Spoon chicken salad mixture into prepared lettuce cups
Garnish with extra red onion slices if desired
Notes
For extra protein, mix in 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed into the dressing
Store dressing separately for up to 3 days to maintain lettuce crispness
Add chopped avocado or cucumber for extra texture
Use a salad spinner to dry lettuce leaves before assembling
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: High Protein Snacks
- Method: Cold recipe
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lettuce cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg