Paleo Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Paleo Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad! Bursting with the natural sweetness of unsweetened dried cranberries and the crunch of chopped walnuts, this recipe combines wholesome ingredients for a delicious, satisfying meal. Tender diced chicken breast is paired with fresh celery, red onion, and creamy paleo-friendly mayonnaise, then brightened with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and aromatic garlic powder. The addition of fresh parsley ties together the flavors, while the simple 20-minute prep makes this chicken salad perfect for busy days. Serve it as a stand-alone dish or wrap it in crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing paleo-friendly twist. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and bold flavors, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups, diced Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup, chopped Celery
- 0.5 cup, finely diced Red onion
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 0.5 cup, chopped Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise (paleo-friendly)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cooked chicken, chopped celery, diced red onion, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the paleo-friendly mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Add the chopped fresh parsley and stir to incorporate.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
Enjoy the Paleo Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad on its own, or serve in lettuce wraps for a refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.5 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 576 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 410 mg | 9% | |
*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.
