Super Protein Chicken Crunch Salad

We love a salad with real crunch. The texture is actually what makes or breaks it for us. With this salad, we’ve packed in our favourite crunchy fruit and veg to give it maximum texture – think celery, cucumber, apple and snow peas. But it’s not just about texture – the apples lend a natural sweetness that’s reminiscent of an old-school Waldorf salad, while yoghurt brings creaminess and lemon juice adds a refreshing acidity.

This salad gives you an incredible protein boost thanks to lean chicken breast and almonds — 32.1g to be precise! It’s also low in calories, gluten-free and low fat. Yet, it’s still a showstopper on the table – perfect for gatherings, summer lunches, or even as a fresh main meal for guests.

Looking for more refreshing ideas? Check out our healthy chicken recipes for inspiration.

Ingredients (11)

• 200g snow peas, trimmed

• 2 (about 180g each) cooked skinless chicken breasts, chopped

• 4 celery sticks, finely chopped

• 1 large Lebanese cucumber, deseeded, finely chopped

• 1 large red apple, cored, finely chopped

• 130g (½ cup) natural yoghurt

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

• 2 baby cos lettuce, coarsely chopped

• 35g (1/3 cup) flaked almonds, lightly toasted

Method

Step 1
Place snow peas in a heatproof bowl. Pour over enough boiling water to cover and set aside for 30 seconds. Refresh under cold running water then drain.

Step 2
Combine the chicken, celery, cucumber, apple and snow peas in a large bowl.

Step 3
Whisk together the yoghurt, lemon juice, mustard and chives in a small bowl. Add 1-2 tsp water if the dressing is too thick.

Step 4
Add the dressing to the chicken mixture and toss gently until combined. Add lettuce and half the almonds and toss gently again. Serve immediately sprinkled with the remaining almonds.

Nutrition per serving

• Energy: 1209 kj (289 cal)

• Protein: 32.1g

• Total Fat: 9.3g

• Saturated: 2.1g

• Carbohydrate Total: 15.7g