Healthy Chicken Salad

A simple recipe for a basic, tasty and healthy chicken salad. A lunch staple, I serve it on a bed of shredded lettuce, or on low carb microwave bread.

A simple, easy recipe for healthy chicken salad that consists of baked chicken breast, cilantro and feta, with a dressing of avocado oil mayonnaise, Dijon and lemon juice.

Avocado oil mayo is a healthy alternative to mayos based on soybean oil. Avocado oil mayonnaise can still contain a small amount of sugar, but when used occasionally, I consider it a healthy option. My favorite brand is Sir Kensington’s. I get it at Whole Foods, and it’s also available at Walmart.

You can replace the mayonnaise with sour cream if you prefer. Whole milk Greek yogurt is also good in this healthy chicken salad, but not as good as mayonnaise or sour cream. It’s a bit too tangy, I think. You can also use mashed avocado (or guacamole) and make delicious avocado chicken salad.

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This is obviously a basic recipe, and you should feel free to add to it as you like. Celery is obvious – about 1/4 cup chopped. Other welcome additions are 1/2 avocado, cubed, and/or a grated hard boiled egg.

A tasty lunch staple, I usually serve this healthy chicken salad on a bed of shredded lettuce. It’s also very good on 90 second bread or on a low carb English muffin.

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Healthy Chicken Salad

A simple recipe for a basic, tasty and healthy chicken salad. A lunch staple, I serve it on a bed of shredded lettuce, or on low carb microwave bread.

Prep Time15 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 455kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Salad:

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (10 oz)*
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, mix the chicken breast cubes, red onion, cilantro and feta.
• In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, kosher salt and black pepper.
• Pour the dressing on the chicken salad and mix well to combine. Serve immediately, or chill for an hour to allow flavors to meld.

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Notes

*If you need to cook the chicken, use two (8 oz) raw chicken breasts. Spray them with oil, lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake in a 450°F oven until cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Chicken Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 455 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26g 40%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Sodium 672mg 28%

Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%

Sugars 5g

Protein 43g 86%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.