3 EASY CHICKEN SALAD RECIPES FOR MACRO-FRIENDLY MEAL PREP

Chicken salad is hands down one of the easiest ways I add protein to my day and prep lunches that offer variety while also staying simple. It’s perfect for meal prep, packs well for on-the-go days, and can be eaten in so many ways - on toast, with crackers, in a wrap, or as part of an adult lunchable. It’s high in protein, super versatile, and endlessly customizable based on what you’ve got in the fridge.

The base for these 3 simple chicken salad recipes is shredded chicken. You can use:

• Store-bought rotisserie chicken (hello, convenience)

• Or our go-to: KLN Crockpot Shredded Chicken

This crockpot chicken is a weekly staple in our house. I like the slow cooker version because it turns out juicier and easier to shred, but you can totally use a pressure cooker if you’re short on time. Either way, it gives you a protein-packed base that makes putting together lunches (or last-minute dinners) ridiculously easy.

Note: the prep time in the recipes below does not count cooking the chicken.

QUICK PICKLE CHICKEN SALAD

PREP TIME: 10 minutes || Makes 5 servings

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 400g shredded chicken

• 200g chopped dill pickles

• 100g plain nonfat greek yogurt

• 40g light mayonnaise

• 40g dijon mustard

• ¼ red onion, diced

• Fresh dill and parsley, chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste

NOTES:

• Enjoy this dill pickle chicken salad with a side of salty chips or on top of a bed of greens and quinoa.

• If you don’t have fresh dill and/or parsley, some ranch seasoning can serve to add some good flavor! If using ranch seasoning, you most likely don’t need any more added salt.

• The nutrition data below uses crock-pot shredded chicken breast. If using rotisserie chicken, fat intake would be just a bit higher.

WHAT TO DO:

1. Chop dill pickles and dice red onions

2. Add your shredded chicken to a large bowl. Mix in the yogurt, mayo, dijon, and chopped pickles and red onions until evenly distributed. Chop fresh herbs and mix in, then season to taste.
   

MACROS PER SERVING: 27P/5.5F/5C

You can find the recipe in the MyFitnessPal database by searching “KLN Recipe Quick Pickle Chicken Salad ”. 

GREEN CHICKEN SALAD

PREP TIME: 10 minutes || Makes 5 servings

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 400g shredded chicken

• 100g plain nonfat greek yogurt

• 20g light mayonnaise

• 50g basil pesto

• 1 TB of lemon juice 

• Optional: 1TB olive juice

• Salt and pepper to taste

NOTES:

• I love this chicken salad served in a wrap or on a pita with some arugula.

• This is the base, but it needs a bit of extra add-ins for some added flavor and texture! I like adding sundried tomatoes, chopped celery, green onions, crushed pistachios, or olives (or some combo of all of those!)

• The nutrition data below uses crock-pot shredded chicken breast. If using rotisserie chicken, fat intake would be just a bit higher.

WHAT TO DO:

1. Add your shredded chicken to a large bowl. Mix in the yogurt, mayo, acid, and pesto until evenly distributed, then season to taste (I like a lot of pepper and just a pinch of salt!). Mix in any add-ins.

MACROS PER SERVING: 27P/7F/2C

You can find the recipe in the MyFitnessPal database by searching “KLN Recipe Green Chicken Salad”

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD

PREP TIME: 10 minutes || Makes 4 servings

*NOTE: this recipe makes 4 larger servings

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 400 g Shredded chicken

• 200 g Plain 2% Greek yogurt

• 40 g Lime juice

• 15 g Curry powder

• 20 g Honey

• 40 g Green onions, diced

• 200 g Celery, diced

• 120 g Carrot, shredded

• 60 g Dried cranberries

• Salt

NOTES:

• The nutrition data below uses crock-pot shredded chicken breast. If using rotisserie chicken, fat intake would be just a bit higher.

• Please note that this recipe makes four larger servings, as it’s a recipe from our macro-friendly salad cookbook, Going Green.

• This recipe is one we love to enjoy as a wrap in butter lettuce but could also be the delicious filling for a sandwich or wrap.

WHAT TO DO:

1. Whisk together greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, and curry powder in a bowl.

2. Fold in the shredded chicken, green onions, celery, carrots, and cranberries.

3. Season with salt to taste and chill before serving in lettuce wraps.
   

MACROS PER SERVING: 38P/4F/29C

You can find the recipe in the MyFitnessPal database by searching “KLN Recipe: Curried Chicken Salad”. 

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