Salads – 3 Different Ways (Egg, Tuna, Chicken)

When it’s hot out and the last thing you want to do is turn on the stove, these three no-fuss salads come to the rescue. They’re high-protein, super satisfying, and perfect for meal prep — think creamy egg salad with cottage cheese, grinder-style chicken salad with all the flavor, and spicy kimchi tuna salad with a kick. Make a batch of each, keep them chilled in the fridge, and you’ve got lunch (or dinner!) covered all week.

📝 Ingredients

• 8 hard-boiled eggs (peeled)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup cottage cheese
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 12 ounces shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1/4 cup chopped pepperoncinis
• 1/4 large red onion (finely chopped)
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon vinegar (red or distilled white)
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 2 to 3 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (add more to taste)
• 14 ounces canned albacore tuna (water drained)
• 1/4 cup kewpie mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup kimchi (finely chopped)
• 3 to 4 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to spice preference)
• 3 green onions (green part only thinly sliced)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• squeeze of lemon juice
• salt (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- EGG SALAD ---
2. 2Add eggs to a pot and cover with cold water.
3. 3Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4. 4Once boiling, turn off the heat and cover with a lid. Let sit for 4 minutes.
5. 5Transfer eggs to an ice bath and let cool completely.
6. 6Peel the eggs and roughly chop them.
7. 7In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, cottage cheese, milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar until smooth.
8. 8Add the chopped eggs to a bowl and pour the dressing over top.
9. 9Gently fold everything together until well combined.
10. 10Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
11. 11Chill in an airtight container or serve immediately.
12. 12--- GRINDER CHICKEN SALAD ---
13. 13In a large bowl, add the shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped pepperoncinis, and red onion.
14. 14In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayo, vinegar, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, mustard, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt.
15. 15Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
16. 16Stir everything together until evenly coated.
17. 17Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
18. 18Serve immediately or chill in an airtight container for later.
19. 19--- SPICY KIMCHI TUNA SALAD ---
20. 20In a large bowl, add the drained tuna and flake it with a fork.
21. 21Add kewpie mayo, sriracha, sliced green onions, sesame oil, soy sauce, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
22. 22Mix everything together until creamy and well combined.
23. 23Taste and season with salt, if needed.
24. 24Chill in an airtight container or serve immediately.