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A bowl of classic chicken salad with celery, apples, cranberries, walnuts and dill on top.
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4.34 stars (3 reviews)

Lightened Up Chicken Salad {with Apples and Walnuts}

Classic chicken salad made lighter. With apples and walnuts in the mix, you have creamy savory chicken and sweet nutty crunch in every bite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: chicken salad, gluten free, healthy lunch, meal prep, paleo chicken salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Shuang Shuang Liang

Equipment

  • Primal Kitchen - Avocado Oil Mayo, Dairy Free and Gluten Free (12 oz) - 2 Pack

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Chicken *
  • 1/4 cup Mayo**
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped apples
  • 1/4 cup walnuts roughly chopped
  • Salt Pepper to Taste
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 - 3 tbsp dried cranberries
  • 1 tbsp chopped dill optional
  • 1/2 lemon juiced

Instructions

  • Cook the chicken breast in the oven using my favorite oven-roasted chicken recipe, or use a leftover rotisserie chicken (take out the bone). Pull the chicken into thick pieces or roughly chop into cubes.
  • In a big mixing bowl, add all the ingredients. Mix well until everything is combined and lightly covered by the mayo.
  • For best results, cover and let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours to ensure the flavor soak in.
  • Serve with tomato, avocado, and lettuce on your favorite toasted bread or crackers. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. * You can use chicken breast or leftover rotisserie chicken (my favorite)

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 203mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g