High Protein Chicken Egg Salad (Printable version)

Protein-rich chicken and egg mix with fresh greens and tangy mustard dressing, ideal for a nutritious lunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (7 oz each)
02 - 6 large eggs

→ Salad Base

03 - 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens (2 oz)
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (3.5 oz)
05 - 1 small cucumber, diced
06 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tbsp Greek yogurt or mayonnaise (1.5 fl oz)
08 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (1 fl oz)
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil (0.5 fl oz)
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice (0.5 fl oz)
11 - 1 tsp honey
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (Optional)

13 - 2 tbsp fresh chives or dill, chopped
14 - 1 avocado, sliced

# Directions:

01 - Place chicken breasts in a saucepan, cover with water, add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until fully cooked. Remove, cool, and shred or dice.
02 - Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer eggs immediately to an ice bath, peel, and chop.
03 - In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped eggs, baby spinach or mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
05 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, tossing gently to coat all components evenly.
06 - Top the salad with fresh chives or dill and avocado slices if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It keeps you full for hours without feeling heavy or sluggish.
  • The tangy mustard dressing cuts through richness in a way that makes every bite interesting.
  • You can make it Sunday night and eat well all week without touching the stove again.
02 -
  • Don't skip the ice bath for the eggs, it's the difference between easy peeling and frustration.
  • If your dressing feels too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water at a time until it's pourable.
  • Season the chicken water with salt, it seasons from the inside out and makes a real difference.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken to cut the cooking time in half when you're in a rush.
  • Let the salad sit for 10 minutes after dressing, the flavors blend and it tastes more intentional.
  • If you're sensitive to raw onion, soak the slices in cold water for five minutes and pat them dry.
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