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3 Healthy Chicken Salads for Weight Loss (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced apples
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and yogurt.
  2. 2Add the curry powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
  3. 3Stir in the diced celery, diced apples, raisins, and chopped walnuts.
  4. 4Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
  5. 5Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. 6Serve the curried chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.

Equipment

large bowlplastic wrapspoon
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup corn kernels, canned or frozen
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4-6 tortilla chips, crushed (for topping)

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and diced avocado.
  2. 2In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  3. 3Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. 4Add the shredded cheese and chopped cilantro, and toss again to mix.
  5. 5Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired.
  6. 6Serve the salad in individual bowls or on a large platter.
  7. 7Top with crushed tortilla chips for added crunch just before serving.

Equipment

large bowlsmall bowlwhiskserving platter or individual bowls

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. 1In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the asparagus for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, blanched asparagus, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
  3. 3In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
  4. 4Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
  5. 5Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as desired.
  6. 6Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Equipment

large potice bathlarge bowlsmall bowlwhiskcolander

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