08/31/2026
When you’re juggling work, family routines, and back-to-school prep, lunch is usually the first thing to get sacrificed.
We stepped into the kitchen with Ellie to make our go-to High-Protein Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad. It’s refreshing, crunchy, packed with clean protein, and takes zero effort to meal prep for the week ahead.
High-Protein Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad 🥗
*(Save this post for your weekly lunch prep! 📌)*
Ingredients:
• 10 oz Chicken Breast
• 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1/2 Lime (juiced)
• Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
• 1/3 cup Dried Unsweetened Cranberries
• 1/4 cup Pecans (chopped)
• 1/2 large Cucumber (chopped)
Directions:
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Add the chicken breast, cover, and let simmer until cooked through (about 15–20 minutes).
2. Remove chicken, transfer to a bowl, shred with two forks, and set aside to cool.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper.
4. Add the shredded chicken, cucumber, pecans, and dried cranberries. Toss gently to combine. *If you are meal prepping this, hold the cucumber and add when ready to eat.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Enjoy right away or pack it for quick workday lunches!
All clean pantry staples and fresh ingredients are stocked in-store at Mezzo. ✨
What’s your current go-to quick lunch? Tell us below! 👇
