Description

This chicken salad with peas and Parmesan has a creamy Greek yogurt lemon dressing and about 30 grams of protein per serving. Sweet petite peas add color, texture and fiber, and freshly grated Parmesan adds plenty of savory flavor. This recipe makes 2 servings.

Ingredients

Units

1 cup chopped or shredded cooked chicken breast (about 140 grams), cooled
1 cup petite green peas, cooked according to package directions, cooled and drained well
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 15 grams)
Dressing
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (I use 2%)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Add a small pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
Mix & Adjust: Add the cooled chicken, cooled peas and freshly grated Parmesan, and gently fold until evenly coated. Taste and add more lemon juice, salt or pepper as needed. If the dressing is too thick, stir in water 1 teaspoon at a time.
Serve: Enjoy right away, or refrigerate until chilled. Serve with crackers, in lettuce cups, over greens or in a sandwich.

Notes

Drain the peas well: Extra water thins the dressing. Let the peas cool completely before mixing them with the chicken.

Rotisserie chicken: Use the cooled breast meat, finely diced. It’s already seasoned, so taste before adding salt.

Parmesan: Grate it fresh from a wedge. The weight can vary depending on your grater and how tightly you pack the tablespoons; the nutrition estimate uses 15 grams for the full recipe.

Adjust the dressing: Add more lemon if you like it brighter, or a little more mayo for a richer dressing.

Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container at 40°F or below. Use within 3 to 4 days of cooking the chicken; making the salad does not restart that clock.

Nutrition: Approximate, assuming cooked skinless chicken breast, plain 2% Greek yogurt, regular mayonnaise and 15 grams of Parmesan for the full recipe. Serving accompaniments are not included.