High Protein Pepperoncini Chicken Salad (Printable version)

Zesty, high-protein chicken with pepperoncini, crisp vegetables and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing—quick, fresh, and satisfying.

# What you'll need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup celery, diced
03 - 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 cup pepperoncini, sliced and drained

→ Dressing

06 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, nonfat or 2%
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, optional
08 - 2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Add-Ins & Garnishes

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Mixed greens or whole grain wraps, for serving (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, add shredded chicken, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and sliced pepperoncini.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, pepperoncini brine, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Mix thoroughly to coat all components evenly.
04 - Fold in the chopped fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
05 - Chill before serving. Enjoy over a bed of mixed greens, in a whole grain wrap, or as a sandwich filling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The pepperoncini brine in the dressing is a game changer—your taste buds might do a happy dance.
  • This salad comes together in minutes but makes you look like you planned lunch ahead all week.
02 -
  • If you don&pos;t drain the pepperoncini well, the salad gets watery and loses its punch.
  • Leaving it to chill for at least 20 minutes deepens the flavors—worth every minute.
03 -
  • Mix the dressing separately before adding to the bowl—it coats evenly and keeps the veg crisp.
  • Pepperoncini brine isn&pos;t just for flavor—it helps balance the creaminess and keeps things lively.

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