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Loaded Chicken Salad (GF & DF)

A delicious chicken salad that can be served on its own or in sandwich form!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:22 minutes
Keyword: chicken, chicken recipes, chicken salad, chicken thighs, dairy free recipes, gluten free recipes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients:

  • 4-6 Grilled chicken thighs (shredded or chopped)
  • 1/2 small Purple onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 large Pickles (chopped)
  • 3 stalks Celery (chopped)
  • 2/3 cup Walnuts (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup Dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Dill (finely chopped)

Dressing Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise (sub greek yogurt)
  • 2-3 tsps Dijon mustard
  • 1 Lemon (juice)
  • 1 tsp Water (optional in case dressing needs to be diluted; add more if needed)
  • Salt & pepper
  • Red chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • If you are not using chicken that has already been grilled, heat oil on a pan and grill chicken thighs over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Season each side with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let cool for 30 mins. before adding it into the salad.
  • Finely chop all the salad ingredients and put them in a large bowl.
  • Combine all the dressing ingredients and whisk them together well.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix everything until fully combined.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste if needed. Serve the salad over a bed of kale, by itself, or in a sandwich!

Notes

To thicken the dressing, add more mayonnaise. To dilute it, add more water or lemon juice.