Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Without Mayo is a light, fresh, and healthy alternative to traditional chicken salads. Made with tender shredded chicken, crunchy veggies, and a tangy honey mustard vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for those who want to avoid mayonnaise. With the added bonus of being dairy-free, customizable, and great for meal prep, it’s an easy and flavorful dish for sandwiches, wraps, or salads.
Ingredients
For the chicken salad:
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
1 cup kale slaw (optional, or substitute with any coleslaw mix)
For the honey mustard vinaigrette:
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
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In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, honey, and Dijon mustard to create the honey mustard vinaigrette.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced red onion, celery, dried cranberries, and kale slaw (if using).
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Drizzle the honey mustard vinaigrette over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is fully combined.
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Serve as a sandwich, wrap, or atop a salad and enjoy!
Notes
Nuts for Crunch: Add sliced almonds or chopped walnuts for extra texture and crunch.
Fruit Addition: For a touch of sweetness, incorporate diced apples or grapes.
Different Greens: You can swap kale slaw with other slaw varieties like broccoli slaw for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
