Easy And Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe (No Mayo)
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Easy And Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe (No Mayo)
Description
The Easy And Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe combines cooked shredded chicken with finely sliced shallots and fresh cilantro or parsley for herbaceous notes. It uses extra virgin olive oil and lime juice instead of mayonnaise, providing moisture and a bright acidity. Optional ingredients such as cubed avocado, fresh basil, rosemary, or hard cheese add varying textures and flavors, allowing customization. Gentle tossing distributes ingredients and seasonings evenly while preserving texture.
The salad’s balance of fresh herbs, citrus, and savory chicken creates a light but satisfying dish. It can be served as a main with a large salad or incorporated into sandwiches or lettuce wraps for variety. Lime wedges on the side enhance its brightness when squeezed over.
For best flavor, let the salad rest for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature so the flavors meld. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consumed within 3 to 4 days. Using shredded chicken from poached, roasted, or rotisserie chicken works well. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and olive oil to taste before serving.
Ingredients
To make the salad
- 2 ½ cups chicken 300 grams (Rotisserie chicken will work here, cooked, shredded
- 1 shallot About ⅓ cup chopped or 40 grams, large, finely sliced or chopped
- ⅓ cup cilantro or more as desired (20 grams, packed chopped fresh or parsley leaves
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or more as desired
- 1 teaspoon lime juice or lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ lime to garnish, or lemon, cut into wedges
Optional Add-Ons
- 1 avocado peeled and cubed
- 5 - 7 basil chopped or teared into small pieces, fresh leaves
- 1 - 2 teaspoons rosemary chopped, fresh
- ½ cup hard cheese 68 grams, cubed, of your choice
Instructions
- Place chicken in a large mixing bowl. Use your fingers to sufficiently pull or shred the chicken meat.
- Add the shallots, cilantro, or parsley. If you choose to add all or one of the add-ons, throw them in now (like avocado, fresh Basil, Rosemary, and cheese).
- Gently toss all the ingredients until well combined.
- Season royally with extra virgin olive oil, lime or lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Toss gently again to ensure the olive oil and seasonings are equally divided.
- Taste and add more salt, pepper, or olive oil, if preffered. Toss again and taste until seasoning is just right for you.
- Serve with extra lime wedges on the side.
- Make it a full meal with a large salad on the side or serve on (low-carb) bread or lettuce wraps to make chicken sandwiches.
Notes
- Let the salad rest 10-15 minutes at room temperature to blend flavors.
- Use shredded chicken from poached, roasted, or rotisserie sources for best texture and juiciness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, tasting before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 266IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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