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Dairy Free Chicken Salad

Erica Hopper
This Dairy Free Chicken Salad is the perfect solution if you are looking for a creamy, flavorful chicken salad without dairy. Made with just 10 simple ingredients, this chicken salad is packed with tender chicken, crunchy celery, and a light, tangy dressing. It is a delicious, healthy option for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 447 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 knife for chopping celery
  • 1 Set of measuring spoons
  • 1 Set of dry measuring cups

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
  • ½ cup finely chopped celery
  • ¾ cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped dill
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped chives
  • 1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Toss together chicken and celery in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, dill, chives, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken mixture, and toss until well mixed.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. NOTE: this dairy free chicken salad can be frozen for up to 1 month. Place in a gallon sized freezer bag, and lay flat to freeze.

Notes

  • This dairy free chicken salad can be frozen for up to 1 month. Place in a gallon sized freezer bag, and lay flat to freeze.
  • If you are cooking the chicken yourself, add 20 minutes to cook the chicken, and another 30 minutes to allow the chicken to cool.
  • To shred the chicken, place it in a food processor and pulse 15-20 times, until the chicken is well shredded and there are no large pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 22gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 2220mgPotassium: 376mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 163IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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