Best Paleo Chicken Salad {Whole30}

Best Paleo Chicken Salad {Whole30}

from paleorunningmomma.com
15 min

This healthy paleo chicken salad is packed with so many goodies like crunchy apples and celery, onions, cranberries, fresh herbs and tossed with an easy homemade mayo.  It's perfect over a salad, wrapped in greens or on its own for lunch or a snack!  Family approved, sugar free, dairy free and Whole30 compliant.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken ((leftover, rotisserie, etc.) chopped or shredded)
  • 1/4 cup onion (diced)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 1 small apple (diced)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries (apple juice sweetened, or raisins)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2/3 cup homemade mayo (or use store-bought paleo mayo)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary (minced)
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp fresh sage leaves (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

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    In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, onion, celery, apple, cranberries and pecans. Sprinkle all over with a little salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, garlic, herbs, and lemon juice. Toss with the chicken mixture, then season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Serve over a salad, alone, or in lettuce wraps. Enjoy!