Paleo Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant and healthy Paleo Rotisserie Chicken Salad, packed with fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients and bold flavors. Tender shredded rotisserie chicken pairs perfectly with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy toasted almonds for a satisfying texture in every bite. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey ties the dish together while keeping it gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing salad is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or an impressive yet easy-to-make dish for entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 large avocado
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup almonds
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by shredding the meat from the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces, discarding the skin and bones. Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl.
Rinse and pat dry the mixed salad greens. Add them to the bowl with the shredded chicken.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber and red onion. Add these to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice it into cubes and gently fold into the salad.
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool slightly, then roughly chop and add to the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Serve the Paleo rotisserie chicken salad immediately, or refrigerate it for up to 2 hours to meld the flavors further before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3752 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 249.9 g | 320% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.2 g | 241% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1356 mg | 452% | |
| Sodium | 5505 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.7 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 325.3 g | 651% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 546 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 5393 mg | 115% | |
*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.
