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Chicken Salad Recipe No Mayonnaise

Chicken Salad Recipe No Mayonnaise

Looking for a healthier twist on a classic dish? Try this chicken salad recipe no mayonnaise—light, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches or salads!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the honey mustard vinaigrette:
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2.5 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon honey
For the chicken salad:
  • 2.5 cups cooked shredded chicken see below for options about 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup diced red onion about ¼ of one large onion
  • ½ cup diced celery about 2 stalks
  • ½ cup dried cranberries or dried crasins, cherries etc.
  • 1 cup kale slaw optional

Method
 

To make the honey mustard vinaigrette:
  1. In a small bowl or glass mason jar whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, dijon mustard, and honey.
To make the chicken salad:
  1. To a large mixing bowl, add shredded cooked chicken, red onion, celery, dried cranberries and kale slaw (if using). Drizzle with honey mustard vinaigrette and mix until fully combined.