Chicken, Apple & Gorgonzola Salad
This Chicken, Apple & Gorgonzola Salad delivers 25g protein and 320 calories per serving — a light lunch option that won't weigh you down before afternoon training. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, making it ideal for mid-week meal rotation without extra cooking time. Built for lifters managing their carb intake while maintaining consistent protein through lunch.
Ingredients
- •Apple
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(240g)
- •Celery
- •Cheese, Blue, Crumbled(113g)
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(75g)
- •Rosemary, Fresh(3g)
- •pinch of salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- •Endive
- •Pecans, Roasted
Instructions
- 1Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- 2Dice the celery and apple into similar-sized pieces. Toss the apple pieces with the fresh lemon juice in a medium mixing bowl until well-coated to prevent browning.
- 3Add the diced chicken, celery, crumbled gorgonzola, mayonnaise, and fresh rosemary (chopped) to the bowl. Stir until fully combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- 4Divide the chicken salad evenly into 4 airtight containers while at room temperature.
- 5When ready to serve, scoop a portion of the salad onto each endive leaf, dividing the roasted pecans evenly across all servings and sprinkling them on top. Serve immediately, or refrigerate the assembled salad for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
320
calories
25g
protein
24g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 1g
- Saturated fat
- 8.1g
- Sodium
- 474 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.1g
4 servings per batch · ~112g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken, Apple & Gorgonzola Salad have per serving?
Each serving delivers 25g of protein and 320 calories with 24g fat and 1g carbs per serving. This is a very low-carb option with moderate protein content.
How long does Chicken, Apple & Gorgonzola Salad take to prep?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and makes 4 servings, allowing you to prepare multiple lunches efficiently in a single stovetop session.
Is Chicken, Apple & Gorgonzola Salad good for fat loss?
At 320 calories per serving with minimal carbs (1g), this salad is well-suited for fat loss phases using a low-carb approach. The 25g protein helps preserve lean mass while the low carbohydrate load keeps calories controlled.
