Name: Super Easy Whole30 Chicken Salad {whole30 + paleo + keto}
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Whole30
Ingredients: about 11/2 pounds cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (about 3 heaping cups); 2 stalks of celery, sliced; 1/3 cup red onion, diced; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup mayo; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, rice wine vinegar, or lemon juice

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Super easy whole30 chicken salad is a delicious Whole30 meal that is perfect for lunch, dinner or sometime in between! Made with chicken breast, celery, red onion, parsley, avocado oil mayo, and few extra flavor boosting ingredients. Savory, delicious, and simple to make! Whole30 compliant, paleo friendly, dairy free, and keto friendly!

Every time we do a Whole30, this easy Whole30 chicken salad is on the menu at least once a week.

It’s an absolute staple!

We actually make it often even if we’re not mid-Whole30, but it really comes in clutch when we are – & I’m all for easy Whole30 meals!

Just like this Healthy Tuna Salad, or Deviled Egg Salad, it’s the perfect meal prep salad that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a protein rich snack somewhere in between.

This healthy chicken salad comes together in a matter of minutes, and actually tastes better after a night or two in the refrigerator (if it lasts that long!).

Make a big batch on Sunday or Monday and you’ll have an easy, ready-when-you-are Whole30 lunch on hand to get the week started off on the right foot!

Why you’ll love this easy Whole30 chicken salad

This Whole30 chicken salad is:

Easy to make
Savory
Fresh & full of texture
Satisfying
Protein rich
Herbaceous
Perfect for meal prep
Zippy
Seriously crave worthy!

Super easy Whole30 chicken salad ingredients

This Whole30 / paleo friendly chicken salad is the type of recipe that may deceive you with the simplicity of the ingredients, but do not be fooled.

Something about these 6 ingredients (plus salt and pepper) bring this dish to LIFE in a very real way!

(If you’re ready to get started in making it, scroll all the way down to the bottom for the full recipe!)

Here’s exactly what you need to make this easy Whole30 chicken salad:

Cooked chicken breast – Rotisserie chicken, leftovers from a roasted chicken, or simple poached chicken breasts are all great options.
Celery – Thinly sliced of diced real small, the choice is up to you, but I wouldn’t skip the celery – it adds unbeatable texture + crunch!
Red onion – Red onion is always my first choice, but you could also substitute white onion, shallot, or even some thinly sliced green onion.
Parsley – I’m a parsley with everything type of gal, but it really does shine in this chicken salad recipe. You could skip it if you don’t have it on hand though, or substitute it with another fresh herb like cilantro or dill.
Mayo – Homemade avocado oil mayonnaise is what we usually use, but a Whole30 compliant store bought jar will also work!
Red wine vinegar – Red wine vinegar may seem out of place in a chicken salad recipe, but I promise it’s the perfect addition. The acidity brings all the other ingredients together in perfect harmony. It cuts through the richness of the mayo and lifts the herbaceous notes of the celery and parsley! White wine vinegar, rice wine vinegar, or lemon juice are all fine substitutes.
Salt and pepper – To taste!

How to make Whole30 Chicken Salad

This super easy Whole30, paleo, and low carb chicken salad is just a matter of prepping a handful of ingredients, and folding them together until well combined.

Could not be simpler to make!

Here’s the step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Prep all ingredients

Dice chicken breast, slice the celery, dice the onion, chop the parsley, & measure the mayo, red wine vinegar, and salt and pepper.

Step 2: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl

In a large bowl mix together diced chicken breast, celery, red onion, parsley, sea salt, black pepper, mayo, and red wine wine vinegar. Mix to thoroughly combine.

Step 3: Serve!

Serve immediately or move to the refrigerator to store until ready to serve!

Is all chicken salad Whole30 compliant?

This easy chicken salad recipe is 100% Whole30 compliant, however others may not be.

I would guess that most store bought or even restaurant versions use mayonnaise made with processed vegetable oils (soy, canola, cottonseed, etc.), and/or sugar, which rule them out for Whole30 compatibility.

Is chicken salad healthy?

This Whole30 chicken salad recipe is incredibly healthy.

It contains the perfect combination of protein, healthy fats, and fresh herbs and vegetables.

How to serve this easy Whole30 chicken salad

Often we’ll have this chicken salad for an easy Whole30 lunch with cut veggies like cucumber, peppers, and carrots.

It’s also delicious over a bed of salad greens with some avocado and extra flaky sea salt + black pepper, or as the filling for a lettuce wrap!

And if you’re not doing a Whole30, it can be eaten with crackers or on a sandwich.

How long will does chicken salad keep in the refrigerator?

Chicken salad is a perfect meal for meal prep. It will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days!

And is super easy to grab and go if you have it already portioned out in small container.

Love this Easy Whole30 Chicken Salad Recipe? Here’s some other Whole30 chicken recipes to try!

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