Description
This High Protein Pepperoncini Chicken Salad is a mix of tangy, creamy, and crunchy. It’s a light yet filling meal rich in lean protein and bold flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 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 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley or dill for garnish
- Optional for serving: lettuce cups, whole grain bread, crackers, or over a bed of greens
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shredded chicken, sliced pepperoncini, celery, and red onion. Stir until everything is well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to let the flavors blend (optional).
- Serve however you like—on toast, in wraps, or as a protein-packed salad bowl.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: High Protein Pepperoncini Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad, Protein Salad