Amazing Whole30 Chicken Salad Recipe!

This Whole30 chicken salad recipe is super tasty, with big chunks of the diced tender easy baked chicken breast, tossed in the easiest and freshest homemade Paleo Mayo Recipe.  Add a handful of sliced grapes, chopped celery, and seasonings for the best Paleo Whole30 chicken salad with grapes.

Later in the post, I’ll give you a list of creative and delicious add-ins that add a bit of crunch, amazing texture and flavor.  All optional, of course!

So, as I add new Whole30 recipes to this site, you might be wondering,  has she actually done the Whole30 diet?

Well, no.

But, I want to, and to be successful, I realize delicious recipes are needed.

I am the type that plans vacations months in advance, makes lists every day, and can become verklempt when losing a simple board game.

Ideally, I’d like every meal planned out for the entire Whole30 month.

Planning the Whole30 diet leads to success.

Imagine how awesome this Whole30 chicken salad would be atop lettuce or salad greens for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients For Your Whole30 Chicken Salad:

1. Baked chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces.
2. Organic grapes (I buy the best-looking grapes whether they are green or red).
3. Whole30 approved mayonnaise.  For homemade, try Paleo Mayo Recipe, or Whole30 Mayo.  For store-bought, try Primal Kitchen Avocado Mayonnaise.
4. Organic celery, chopped into small pieces.
5. Freshly squeezed lemon juice (half a lemon).
6. Salt
7. Ground pepper

Meal Prep Tips For Your Whole30 Chicken Salad:

• Make easy baked chicken breasts ahead and store in the freezer.  Once a month, I meal prep by baking chicken, cutting up into pieces, and storing in plastic bags in the freezer.  During the month, meals are infinitely easier as I can grab the prepared chicken for a variety of recipes, but here are a few:
  • Paleo Chicken Soup
  • Paleo Stuffed Peppers (coming soon!)
  • Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad (use shredded chicken instead of grilled)
  • Quick dinner with roasted vegetables and shredded chicken.
• Another option is to use a store-bought rotisserie chicken, a great time-saving and delicious way to make this Whole30 chicken salad super quickly.

How To Make Whole30 Chicken Salad:

• Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix gently to combine.
• For best results, store in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving and eating.
• Should last 6-7 days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Delicious Add-Ins For Your Whole30 Chicken Salad:

• Chopped nuts (I really like chopped cashews!  Walnuts are great too!)
• Chopped apples
• Dried cranberries (tip:  make sure no extra sugar is added, and appropriate oils are used.)
• Raisins
• Chopped avocados
• Chopped green onions
• Chopped red onions
• As a sub for onions>>> use 1/2 teaspoon dried chives.

Other Delicious Whole30 Recipes To Try:

How To Make The Best Whole30 Sausage

How To Make Super Easy Whole30 Meatballs

How To Make the Best Paleo Turkey Meatloaf

The Best Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes

How To Make Easy Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes

A Simple and Most Amazing Paleo Breakfast Casserole

Questions: 

1. Have you done are you doing the Whole30 diet, or do you plan to do it in the future?
2. Would a printable 30 day Whole30 meal plan be a helpful resource for you?
3. And, who wants to play Scrabble?  

Enjoy!

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Whole30 Chicken Salad

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

Amazing Whole30 Chicken Salad that is super easy, delicious and perfect for lunch or dinner.  Enjoy atop of salad greens or lettuce for the perfect salad.

Course: Entree, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken salad, dairy-free, paleo, whole30

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 261 kcal

Author: Christine

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts (try my baked chicken breasts recipe)
• 1/4 cup chopped organic celery
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2/3 cup chopped grapes
• 1/3 cup whole30 mayonnaise (use homemade or Whole30 compliant store-bought)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (as a garnish, or to add green)

Instructions

1. Add the chicken, celery, grapes, lemon juice in a large bowl and stir together.

2. Make homemade Whole30 mayo if not already made.

3. Add the Whole30 mayonnaise to the large bowl and mix into ingredients.

4. Add salt and pepper, taste, and more if needed.

5. Store in the refrigerator for at least an hour prior to serving and eating.

6. For the Whole30 diet, try a scoop of this Whole30 chicken salad atop shredded lettuce or salad greens.

7. Sprinkle the top with freshly chopped parsley.

Recipe Notes

Optional add-ins:  chopped nuts, chopped parsley, diced apple, dried cranberries, raisins, chopped avocado

Nutrition Facts

Whole30 Chicken Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16g 25%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 67mg 22%

Sodium 321mg 13%

Potassium 243mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%

Sugars 4g

Protein 22g 44%

Vitamin A 1.2%

Vitamin C 2.7%

Calcium 1.6%

Iron 4.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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