Protein-Packed Tahini Chicken Salad

Forget everything you know about heavy, mayo-laden chicken salad. This version swaps traditional dressing for a vibrant tahini-based sauce that’s rich in healthy fats, gut-supporting ingredients, and actual flavor.

The combination of shredded chicken, crunchy hazelnuts, sweet grapes, and golden raisins creates a satisfying texture profile that works whether you’re meal prepping for the week or need a quick, nourishing lunch. The lemon-dill tahini dressing brings everything together with brightness and depth, no bland, boring protein here.

This is the kind of recipe that proves clean eating doesn’t mean sacrificing taste or satisfaction. It’s nutrient-dense, easy to prep in advance, and versatile enough to serve over greens, stuff into a wrap, or eat straight from the bowl when you’re in a rush.

Simple ingredients. Strategic nutrition. Zero compromise on flavor.

Protein-Packed Tahini Chicken Salad

Recipe by Shilohnie KingCourse: Recipes

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

434

kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb. (450g) chicken breast, cooked, shredded

• 3.5 oz. (100g) celery, diced

• 2.6 oz. (75g) red grapes, halved

• 0.5 oz. (12g) parsley, chopped

• 2.3 oz. (65g) hazelnuts, chopped

• 1.4 oz. (40g) golden raisins, chopped

• For the tahini dill sauce:

• 2.1 oz. (60g) tahini

• 4 tbsp. lemon juice

• 4 tbsp. white wine vinegar

• 2 tbsp. fresh dill

• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

• ½ tbsp. adobo sauce

Directions

• Place all the salad ingredients in a bowl, and stir to combine.
• Add all the sauce ingredients in a jar, season with salt and 1 tsp. of black pepper, and mix well.
• Add the sauce to the salad ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated in the sauce. If required, adjust the seasoning, and serve.