Paleo Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this Paleo Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad—a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. Tender diced chicken breast is combined with crisp celery, sweet unsweetened dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and a pop of red onion for a satisfying texture in every bite. The creamy paleo-friendly dressing, made with mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic powder, ties it all together with a tangy flair. Finished with chopped parsley for a touch of freshness, this easy, no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. Whether served as a standalone dish, in lettuce wraps, or over a bed of greens, this nutrient-packed salad is ideal for meal prep, clean eating, or simply indulging in a guilt-free, flavorful lunch.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups, diced Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup, chopped Celery
- 0.5 cup, finely diced Red onion
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 0.5 cup, chopped Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise (paleo-friendly)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cooked chicken, chopped celery, diced red onion, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Step 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the paleo-friendly mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Step 4
Add the chopped fresh parsley and stir to incorporate.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Step 6
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Enjoy the Paleo Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad on its own, or serve in lettuce wraps for a refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (875.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2128.0 |
| Total Fat 142.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 28.4g | |
| Cholesterol 326.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2569.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 91.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 65.4g | |
| Protein 122.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 186.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 847.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories