High Protein Cheese Chicken Salad

This High Protein Cheese Chicken Salad is a delicious and satisfying meal packed with protein and fresh vegetables. It's perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken breast diced or shredded
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
0.5 cup cucumber diced
0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
2 hard-boiled eggs sliced (optional, for extra protein)

Dressing

3 tablespoons Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
to taste Salt and pepper
Fresh parsley or chives chopped (optional garnish)

Method

Cook and Prepare the Chicken: Dice or shred cooked chicken and season.
Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and chop lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Make the Dressing: Mix Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise) with Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Salad: Combine chicken, vegetables, and cheeses. Toss with dressing. Top with eggs or herbs if desired.
Serve or Store: Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

For best results, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.