Dairy-Free Sonoma Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this Dairy-Free Sonoma Chicken Salad, a vibrant and wholesome twist on the classic dish. Featuring tender bites of shredded chicken, juicy red grapes, crunchy celery, and buttery pecans, this salad is bursting with texture and flavor. The creamy dairy-free dressing, made with vegan-friendly mayo, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and Dijon mustard, adds a tangy-sweet finish that ties all the elements together beautifully. Prepared in just 15 minutes, it's perfect for a quick midday meal or a stunning addition to any brunch menu. Serve it over crisp mixed greens, as a sandwich filling, or tucked into lettuce wraps for an effortless and satisfying dairy-free delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup raw pecans, roughly chopped
- 0.75 cup dairy-free mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups mixed greens (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Prepare the chicken: If not already cooked, poach or bake the chicken breasts until they are fully cooked. Allow them to cool before shredding or cubing into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or cubed chicken, halved grapes, chopped celery, and chopped pecans.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dairy-free mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all components are well-coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This step is optional but recommended.
Serve the Sonoma Chicken Salad on its own, over a bed of mixed greens, or as a filling for lettuce wraps or sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 238.2 g | 305% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.8 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 608 mg | 203% | |
| Sodium | 3172 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.0 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.3 g | ||
| Protein | 242.1 g | 484% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 651 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 19.3 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 4333 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
