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Hearty Chicken Salad (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

Last Updated on November 28, 2020 by Jean Choi Leave a Comment

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Chicken salad is so underrated. I only make it when there’s a potluck or a picnic because it’s so portable, but every time I do, I’m always reminded of how tasty it is. I made this chicken salad to eat at one of those outdoor movie-at-the-park public events we had in our neighborhood last week. They were playing Guardians of the Galaxy and I was excited to go because 1) I miss going to outdoor movies like the ones they have all over in NYC, 2) you can bring your dogs so I thought it would be a fun outing for them, and 3) Chris Pratt.

Turns out, going to see a movie with the dogs at a crowded park, where there are a lot of other dogs around, is not always a good idea. Especially when your dogs are dying to socialize with every other living thing around. While everyone else and their dogs were just hanging out, calmly sitting on their respective towels or mats (How?, our dogs were whining, whimpering, and pulling constantly on their leashes so they can explore and play. We had to keep them on our laps the entire time so they stay calm but one of our dogs kept whining still. Oh well. Now we know for next time.

With the dogs on our laps and the movie on in the dark, we somehow managed to maneuver passing around my giant bowl of chicken salad and whispered how delicious it was. Coupled with a few snack items, this turned out to be a tasty, hearty meal full of healthy fat and protein that was so easy to make (only 3 steps in the instructions!). And it’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free without having to substitute anything which I always appreciate!

Hearty Chicken Salad (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 348kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts or thighs or 1½ cups cooked chicken
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1/4 small onion sliced thinly or chopped
  • 1 large carrot grated
  • 1/3 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/3 cup paleo mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • paprika for garnish
  • Optional add ins: chopped nuts, dried cranberries, dill, grapes, apples

Instructions

  • If using raw chicken, boil the meat for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
  • Set aside so it cools, and chop into small pieces.
  • Combine with the rest of the ingredients, and let it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Hearty Chicken Salad (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 117mg39%
Sodium 518mg23%
Potassium 688mg20%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 2643IU53%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jean Choi | August 26, 2015

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I’m Jean and I’m a food lover and content creator living in Southern California with my husband, 2 young daughters, and a French bulldog. Here, you’ll find simple and easy mostly gluten-free and nutrient dense recipes that focus on quality ingredients, and of course, never sacrifice on taste. I believe that the food you love should love you back, making you feel amazing inside and out. Whatever your health or cooking journey may be, I hope you find something delicious on my site!

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