Description

This healthy chicken salad is made without mayonnaise. It's a low-carb, gluten-free, paleo-friendly and Whole 30 dish that will delight just about everyone. Oh, and it's delicious too.

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 2 c. grilled, poached or rotisserie chicken breast, shredded or chopped
• 1 large ripe avocado, diced or mashed
• 1/4 c. red onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 c. celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 c. cucumber, diced, optional
• 1-2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 T. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
• freshly squeezed juice of 1/2 lime or lemon (about 1 T.)
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional:
• 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 T. plain Greek yogurt
• 1 t. Dijon mustard
• crushed red pepper flakes or jalapeno
• Options For Serving:
• lettuce cups, whole grain bread, wrap, lettuce greens

Steps

1. Cook or Prep the Chicken:
2. Prepare the chicken, using your favorite method. If poaching the chicken: Simmer the chicken breasts in salted water for 15 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Let cool; shred.
3. Salad: