Paleo Classic Homemade Chicken Salad

Bring timeless flavor to your table with this Paleo Classic Homemade Chicken Salad, a healthy and delicious twist on the traditional favorite. Made with juicy, oven-baked chicken breasts, fresh celery, and finely chopped red onion, this salad is perfectly bound together with a creamy paleo-friendly mayo dressing infused with zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic powder. Served on crisp lettuce leaves instead of bread, this dish is completely grain-free, dairy-free, and ideal for a paleo lifestyle. Perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this light yet satisfying chicken salad is great for meal prep, lunch on-the-go, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Packed with wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors, this recipe is a must-try for healthy eaters and chicken salad lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 units Chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 stalks Celery, chopped
• 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Paleo mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
• 6 leaves Lettuce leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 4

Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to cool completely.

Step 5

Once cooled, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Step 6

In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and Paleo mayonnaise. Stir until well mixed.

Step 7

Add the chopped chicken, celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl. Mix to fully combine all ingredients together.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Serve by spooning the chicken salad onto large lettuce leaves and roll or fold the leaves to enclose the salad.

Step 10

Enjoy this Paleo Classic Homemade Chicken Salad as a refreshing, healthy meal or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(732.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1684.7

Total Fat 128.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 325.3mg	0%
Sodium 2297.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g	0%
Total Sugars 6.4g
Protein 109.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 112.8mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 483.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.8%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 3.7%