Chicken Salad Recipe Without Mayonnaise
Looking for a delicious chicken salad recipe without mayonnaise? Try this light and healthy version made with fresh ingredients and a flavorful dressing!
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
Instructions
To make the honey mustard vinaigrette:
- 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:
- 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.