Best No Mayo Chicken Salad Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

NO-MAYO CHICKEN SALAD



No-Mayo Chicken Salad image

You won't even miss the mayonnaise in this classic chicken salad! I like to serve this on a bed of lettuce with a side of sliced tomato for a healthy lunch.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Salad

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons sour cream
½ tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons cream cheese, softened
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups diced rotisserie chicken meat
¼ cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Combine sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl; whisk until smooth. Add chicken, celery, and red onion and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to let flavors blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 227.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

NO MAYO CHICKEN SALAD



No Mayo Chicken Salad image

If you're not a fan of mayonnaise and celery in your chicken salad, try this no-mayo chicken salad instead. It's made with an olive oil-based dressing, and it's delicious!

Provided by Vered DeLeeuw

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon hot water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/4 teaspoon sea salt )
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 large chicken breasts (cooked and shredded (1 lb. cooked weight))
1/4 cup red onion (minced (1 oz))
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives (sliced (2 oz))
1/4 cup feta (crumbled (2 oz))
1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the olive oil, vinegar, water, garlic, Dijon, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
  • Seal the jar well and shake it until the ingredients emulsify into a dressing.
  • In a salad bowl, add the chicken, onions, olives, feta, and cilantro. Gently toss to combine.
  • Let the salad rest in the fridge for one hour (or overnight - it improves in the fridge). Mix again before serving.
  • Serve the salad as is in bowls, on a bed of shredded lettuce, or in lettuce wraps.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.25 cup, Calories 283 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 637 mg, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 1 g

EASY QUICK DELICIOUS NO-MAYONNAISE CHICKEN SALAD



Easy Quick Delicious No-Mayonnaise Chicken Salad image

Oh, how my mother and I adore a good chicken salad sandwich, but the mayonnaise can be bit heavy at times. This recipe is super-easy and quick and really tastes gourmet. No one will be able to guess how simple it is!

Provided by butterscotchgirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3 sandwiches, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 rotisserie-cooked chicken
1/2 cup sour cream (can use lowfat if desired)
3 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sodium-free seasoning
3 tablespoons sweet pickles, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons onions, chopped (optional)
3 whole grain buns or 6 slices whole wheat bread
3 lettuce leaves
1 tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • remove meat from chicken and cut into little chunks. i only use breast meat, but feel free to use dark meat also if you prefer.
  • mix together remaining ingredients in bowl.
  • fold in chicken.
  • spread a bit of dijon mustard on whole wheat bread or bun, put some chicken salad on there along with with lettuce and tomato.
  • enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.1, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 195.3, Sodium 316.4, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 56.3

NO-MAYO CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



No-Mayo Chicken Salad Sandwiches image

Are you tired of the same old mayo chicken salad you've been making for years? This tastes light and fresh, and it just might become your favorite chicken salad. This is a perfect way to use rotisserie chicken, and that makes preparation even easier.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Chicken Sandwiches

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon hot honey (such as Mike's Hot Honey®)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Chicken Salad:
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
2 (1/4 inch thick) slices lightly toasted French bread, cut into very small cubes
2 small tomatoes on the vine, diced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
10 small pimento-stuffed olives, halved
8 mini croissants

Steps:

  • Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, hot honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
  • Add chicken, bread cubes, tomatoes, onion, celery, cilantro, and olives to a large bowl; mix well. Drizzle dressing over the chicken mixture, and stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
  • Slice croissants in half, fill with chicken salad, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 38.2 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 529.4 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

Related Topics