Whole30 Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad

Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Whole30 Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad, a vibrant and flavor-packed dish that's both wholesome and satisfying. Perfectly baked, juicy chicken breast is tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made with Whole30-compliant mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. The salad gets a delightful crunch from finely chopped celery and walnuts, while unsweetened dried cranberries provide a touch of natural sweetness. Served over a bed of crisp mixed salad greens, this nutritious recipe is paleo-friendly, dairy-free, and effortlessly delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep and a total cook time of 20 minutes, it’s an easy go-to meal for meal prep, quick lunches, or light dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup Whole30-compliant mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 3 pieces celery stalks, finely chopped
• 2 pieces green onions, sliced
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
• 0.5 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 4 cups mixed salad greens

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and brush them with olive oil, then season with sea salt and ground black pepper.

Step 3

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until fully cooked. Let it cool slightly.

Step 4

While the chicken is baking, prepare the dressing in a large bowl by whisking together the Whole30-compliant mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.

Step 5

Chop the baked chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl with the dressing.

Step 6

Add the finely chopped celery, sliced green onions, dried cranberries, and walnuts to the bowl.

Step 7

Gently mix all the ingredients together until the chicken and other ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt and pepper.

Step 9

Serve the chicken salad over a bed of mixed salad greens, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(959.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2339.1

Total Fat 171.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 374.4mg	0%
Sodium 3764.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 64.2g
Protein 120.4g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 234.5mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1987.4mg	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: 65.1%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 14.5%