Description
This High Protein Pepperoncini Chicken Salad is tangy, creamy, and packed with lean protein. It’s a refreshing, flavorful salad perfect for meal prep, sandwiches, wraps, or a quick healthy lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/3 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or light mayo)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley or dill
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken, pepperoncini, celery, and red onion.
- Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to let flavors blend (optional but recommended).
- Serve in lettuce cups, sandwiches, wraps, or over greens.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Soak red onion in cold water to reduce sharpness.
- Flavor improves after chilling (flavor nap).
- Great for meal prep for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, High Protein
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American