Low-Carb Chicken Salad (High-Protein)
A crunchy, creamy, high-protein chicken salad made with chicken breast, avocado, cabbage, lettuce, Parmesan, toasted sesame seeds, walnuts, and a tangy Greek yogurt garlic dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cabbage, chopped
- 1 avocado
- 8 oz chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tamari sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 5 walnut halves, chopped, optional
- 8 olives, pitted, optional
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with coriander, basil, crushed red pepper, 1 minced garlic clove, black pepper, and salt.
- Season the chicken with coriander, basil, crushed red pepper, 1 minced garlic clove, black pepper, and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, vinegar, tamari sauce, remaining garlic, and mustard to make the dressing.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cabbage, parsley, olives, avocado, chicken, walnuts, scallions, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and add the Parmesan cheese. Gently toss until everything is well combined.
- Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste and serve.
Notes
- Walnuts and olives are optional and can be omitted.
- Spinach or arugula can replace the cabbage.
- Pickled jalapeños make a great addition if you want extra heat.
- For meal prep, store the dressing separately and add avocado shortly before serving.
- Leftover grilled, baked, or rotisserie chicken works well in this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 45gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 1122mgFiber: 13gSugar: 5g
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