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Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe (No Mayo, Easy to Make)

A light and refreshing chicken salad made without mayonnaise, featuring fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup mixed greens such as spinach or arugula
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Grill the chicken breast over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let it cool, then shred or dice it.
Chop the Vegetables
  1. While the chicken is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and mixed greens.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped vegetables, and dressing. Toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve the chicken salad on a bed of mixed greens or in a wrap.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add avocado for extra creaminess if desired.

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