Name: Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 Chicken breasts (skinless); 1-2 tablespoons Oil; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Pepper; 1 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1 teaspoon Dried oregano; 2-3 Celery stalks (chopped); 1/2 Green apple (chopped); 3 Green onions (chopped); 1/4 Red onion (chopped); 2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped); 4-5 leaves Lettuce (chopped); 1/2 cup 45g Almonds, chopped or any other nuts; 1/2 cup 65g Dried cranberries/raisins; 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise (low fat); 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (low fat); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons Lemon juice; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste

Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe

By David | Jan 25, 2021August 19, 2024

3.50 from 101 votes

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This chicken salad is healthy, easy to make and super delicious. This healthy chicken salad is high in proteins, low carb, keto-friendly and perfect salad for weight loss! If you like creamy salads, you will love this creamy chicken salad. One of the many benefits of this salad is that it goes well with sandwiches, so you can take this salad to school or work or just serve with your favorite dinner.

A close-up of a bowl filled with a hearty chicken salad. It contains diced grilled chicken, chopped lettuce, red onions, celery, raisins, and is dressed with a creamy sauce. The vibrant colors and diverse textures of the ingredients are clearly visible.

Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe

3.50 from 101 votes

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Prep Time 20

WORK TIME 20

DIFFICULTY Easy

Cuisine World

Servings yields

Ingredients

For the chicken:

3 Chicken breasts skinless
1-2 tablespoons Oil
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Dried oregano

For the salad:

2-3 Celery stalks chopped
½ Green apple chopped
3 Green onions chopped
¼ Red onion chopped
2 tablespoons Parsley chopped
4-5 leaves Lettuce chopped
½ cup 45g Almonds, chopped or any other nuts
½ cup 65g Dried cranberries/raisins

For the dressing:

4 tablespoons Mayonnaise low fat
1 tablespoon Greek yogurt low fat
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Instructions

DIRECTIONS
1. In a bowl, mix oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and paprika. Place the chicken in the bowl and mix until full coated. Let marinate for 1 hour (optional).
2. Heat a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside to cool, while preparing the vegetables.
3. To a large bowl add chopped celery, chopped apple, cranberries, chopped green onion, chopped red onion, chopped parsley, chopped almonds, chopped lettuce.
4. Cut chicken breast into small pieces and add to the salad.
5. Make the dressing: in a small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients and well combined.
6. Add the dressing to the salad and mix.
7. Serve!
Notes:
WHAT CAN WE USE INSTEAD OF DRIED CRANBERRIES?
Instead of dried cranberries you can use raisins or fresh grapes.
HOW TO COOK CHICKEN FOR CHICKEN SALAD?
In this recipe I seared the chicken in a frying pan, but there are few more options: you can use the same marinated chicken breast, place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper/foil and roast the chicken in preheated 375F (190C) for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. The second option is to poach the chicken: place chicken breast to a large pot, cover with water. Add salt, pepper, 2 garlic cloves, 1 onion, bay leave and herbs of your choice. Cook over medium low heat, for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
HOW TO STORE CHICKEN SALAD?
Chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
WHAT CAN WE USE INSTEAD OF MAYONNAISE?
If you prefer your chicken salad without mayo, you can replace it with Greek yogurt.
OTHER HEALTHY RECIPES:
- Healthy Chickpea Salad
- Avocado and Eggs Salad
- Healthy Zucchini Bread
- Lentil Curry