High Protein - Low Carb Chicken Salad
2 People
430 Cals
High Protein - Low Carb Chicken Salad
2 People
430 Cals
About the recipe
My low-carb, high-protein chicken salad is the kind of everyday recipe that truly works for your body. Packed with quality protein from roast chicken and eggs, healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, and plenty of leafy greens, it’s designed to support lean, toned muscle, keep you full for longer, and help stabilise blood sugar levels.The creamy Dijon–verjuice dressing adds brightness without heaviness, supporting digestion while keeping the salad light and gut-friendly. With fibre-rich greens, yoghurt, and olive oil, this is a salad that nourishes your gut, fuels your metabolism, and delivers serious flavour.Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner, this protein-rich chicken salad is simple, satisfying, and deliciously balanced—proof that eating well doesn’t need to be complicated.
Nutrition Per Serving
430
Calories
25g
Fat
4g
Saturates
6g
Sugars
242mg
Salt
55g
Protein
8g
Carbs
2g
Fibre
Ingredients
DRESSING
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 60 ml Verjuice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons Greek yoghurt
SALAD
- 300 g organic leftover cooked chicken
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 2 spring onions sliced
- 2 gem lettuce chopped
- handful baby spinach leaves
- 2 hard-boiled eggs chopped
- handful basil leaves
Method
- COMBINE the dressing ingredients into a large bowl.
- ADD the chicken, red onion, spring onion, lettuce, spinach, egg, basil leaves and toss through.
- DIVIDE between two serving bowls.
- TOP with feta and avocado if using, this is optional
- SERVE and enjoy.
Verjuice gives a gentle acidity that’s easier on the gut than vinegar – ideal if you’re prone to bloating or reflux.
Swap chicken for poached salmon, turkey, or tofu for variety while keeping it high-protein and low-carb.
Add a spoonful of sauerkraut for an extra gut-health boost.
