Chicken Salad with Apples
Chicken Salad with Apples delivers 58g protein and 487 calories per serving, combining substantial protein with a moderate calorie footprint. Four servings prep quickly on the stovetop, making it efficient for back-to-back protein-heavy lunches. Add this to your rotation when you're cutting calories while protecting muscle protein intake.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(720g)
- •Apple, Granny Smith(360g)
- •Yellow Onion(60g)
- •Cranberries(60g)
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(80g)
- •Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)(80g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(15g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Vinegar, Red Wine(15g)
- •1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
Instructions
- 1Chop the cooked chicken and the apple into small pieces. Finely dice the red onion.
- 2Place the chicken, apple, onion, and dried cranberries in a large bowl.
- 3Combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
- 4Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl and stir until everything is coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Nutrition — Per Serving
487
calories
58g
protein
21g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 16g
- Saturated fat
- 4.2g
- Sodium
- 275 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.4g
4 servings per batch · ~348g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Salad with Apples have per serving?
Each serving contains 58g of protein and 487 calories with a lean macro split of 21g fat and 16g carbs. This makes it one of the highest-protein, lowest-carb chicken options in the app.
How long does Chicken Salad with Apples take to prep?
This recipe is marked as quick prep and yields 4 servings, making it efficient for lunch meal prep throughout the week. You can have multiple meals ready in minimal time on the stovetop.
Is Chicken Salad with Apples good for muscle gain?
At 58g protein per serving, this recipe supports muscle-building goals when combined with other carb sources in your daily intake. The high protein-to-calorie ratio makes it ideal for hitting protein targets without excess calories.
