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Healthy Chicken Salad for Meal Prep A direct overhead photograph of the glass meal prep container from howing a clear separation of the creamy chicken salad (left) and the grapes and walnuts (right) on the wooden counter.
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4-Day Foolproof Healthy Chicken Salad for Meal Prep

A creamy, mayo-free chicken salad built to stay fresh for four days, with grapes and walnuts packed separately.
طباعة الوصفة Pin Recipe
مدة الإعداد 15 دقائق
مدة الطبخ 20 دقائق
Chilling time (1 hour) 1 ساعة 45 دقائق
الحصص: 4
وجبة: dinner, lunch, Main Course
مطبخ: American
الكالوري: 290
المقادير Equipment Method ملاحظات

المقادير
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1/4 red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • nstant-read thermometer
  • two forks
  • Large mixing bowl
  • 4 airtight containers

Method
 

  1. Cover chicken with cold water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook 12 to 20 minutes, until it reaches 165°F.
  2. Rest the chicken 10 minutes, pat dry, and shred.
  3. Stir yogurt, Dijon, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  4. Fold in chicken, celery, onion, and herbs.
  5. Divide into four airtight containers. Pack grapes and walnuts separately.
  6. Chill at least 1 hour. Eat within 3 to 4 days.

ملاحظات

Calories: ★ About 290 per serving
Notes: Add grapes and walnuts at serving time to keep the salad crisp. Rotisserie chicken works, but cut back on salt. Do not freeze the finished salad. Keep refrigerated at 40°F or below.