Protein Apple Chicken Salad Recipe
Protein Apple Chicken Salad Recipe rescues busy afternoons when stylish multitasking queens juggle emails, cravings, and dramatic hunger simultaneously today.
Instead of chicken, chickpeas and apples deliver protein power, crunchy sweetness, and plant-based confidence for lunch without boring diet lectures.
Protein Apple Chicken Salad Recipe proves creamy meals remain healthy, because balance matters more than yesterday’s chocolate decisions anyway darling.
Protein Apple Chicken Salad Recipe
Protein Apple Chicken Salad Recipe blends chickpeas, crisp apples, herbs, and creamy vegan dressing into a refreshing high-protein meal.
Ingredients
Method
- Add 2 cups chickpeas into a mixing bowl.
- Mash lightly using a fork, leaving some texture.
- Stir in vegan yogurt (½ cup) and olive oil (1 tablespoon).
- Add lemon juice (1 tablespoon) and Dijon mustard (1 teaspoon).
- Mix in apple (1 diced), celery (½ cup), and walnuts (¼ cup).
- Season with salt (½ teaspoon) and black pepper (¼ teaspoon).
- Fold ingredients until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle parsley (2 tablespoons) on top.
- Chill briefly before serving for better flavor.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 310Total Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 11 g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Vitamin C: 15%Iron: 18%
Magnesium: 14%
Potassium: 12%
Vitamin B6: 10%
Any additional notes/tips to enhance the flavor for the recipe
- Add grapes for sweetness.
- Toast walnuts for deeper flavor.
- Sprinkle cinnamon for subtle warmth.
- Serve inside lettuce cups or wraps.
- Extra mustard boosts tanginess.
