Whole30 Classic Homemade Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Whole30 Classic Homemade Chicken Salad—where clean eating meets irresistible flavor. This wholesome recipe combines tender oven-baked chicken, crunchy celery, and zesty red onion with the creamy richness of Whole30-compliant mayonnaise, all perfectly brightened by fresh lemon juice and sweet bursts of juicy grapes. The addition of fragrant dill takes this salad to gourmet heights while staying true to your Whole30 goals. Served atop crisp romaine lettuce leaves, it's a light yet satisfying dish perfect for meal prepping or nourishing midweek bites. Ready in under 45 minutes, this protein-packed chicken salad is a deliciously healthy way to power through your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pieces celery stalks, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Whole30-compliant mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup grapes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, and season them with salt and pepper.
Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let the chicken cool for a few minutes, then shred it using two forks or chop it into cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, celery, red onion, Whole30-compliant mayonnaise, lemon juice, grapes, and fresh dill.
Mix all the ingredients until they are well combined and the chicken is thoroughly coated.
Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper to taste if necessary.
Serve the chicken salad on romaine lettuce leaves or enjoy just as it is, depending on your preference.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 736 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 389 mg | 8% | |
*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.
