Paleo Whole30 Chicken Salad - Real Food with Jessica (2024)

Written By: Jessica DeMay

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This Paleo Whole30 Chicken Salad is easy, packed with fresh flavor, and so delicious! A great healthy no-cook mealfor summer!

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The first time I remember having chicken salad was at my wedding shower. My husband's aunt hosted and had so much delicious food, but chicken mixed with grapes and apples- this was new to me. I understand this is not an unusual combo, I just wasn't exposed to a wide variety of foods growing up. I was a little hesitant to try, but wow, was it good! The sweetness from the fruit and the savory chicken and onion- it just works perfect.

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This recipe is based off that, but using my paleo mayo to keep it healthy. Also, I think there was nuts in that one and I'm not crazy about nuts in my food so I left them out. Feel free to add some if you'd like. It's also not served on croissants which is pretty traditional, you can have it on lettuce or just straight from the bowl.

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It is so easy to make with just a little bit of cutting. I used chicken tenders that I baked for 35 minutes, but you could totally use a rotisserie chicken from the store making it totally no-cook and perfect for those warm summer days. It makes a decent amount which I love because it's just as good, if not better, the next day.

I use green onions because they are mild, but if you love onion then feel free to replace them with some diced red or sweet onion.

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You will love this chicken salad because it is easy, tasty, and the perfect balance of flavors. The crunch from the fruit, the creaminess of the mayo, and the moist chicken. All the ingredients are Whole30 complaint as well making it extra awesome!

Here is the homemade mayo I used for it- it's super easy!

If you love this recipe then you will love my Whole30 Berry Chicken Salad recipe!

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Paleo Whole30 Chicken Salad

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken, cooked and chopped into bite size pieces (about 5 cups)
  • 1 cup sliced red grapes
  • 1 green apple, diced
  • cup chopped green onion
  • ⅔-1 cup paleo mayo
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, stir all ingredients together. Start with ⅔ cup mayo and add more as needed. Every mayo is a little different. I used the full cup for mine.

  • Stir until evenly mixed and store in fridge.

  • Serve over lettuce or out of a bowl.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 341kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 7g (2%)Protein: 36g (72%)Fat: 18g (28%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 104mg (35%)Sodium: 349mg (15%)Potassium: 368mg (11%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 103IU (2%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 25mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

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  1. Amanda says

    This was so good! I made it to take for work lunches and it was perfect over some romaine lettuce. I used a store-bought Whole30 compliant mayo to save some time/ingredients.

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  2. Samantha says

    How many servings would you say this makes? So that I can track the macros?

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    • Jessica DeMay says

      Hi Samantha- that's really an individual thing. Maybe 6-8?

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  3. Glenda Adams says

    This sounds so good. Can't wait to try it.

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    • Jessica DeMay says

      Thanks, Glenda!

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  4. Tia says

    Do you think this is fodmap friendly? And by the way, thank you for all of the low fodmap recipes! They are greatly appreciated!!

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  5. Allyson says

    I’ve done the whole30 5 times and this is my favorite thing to make for lunch. I’m always incredibly satisfied. Homemade mayo on a bed of lettuce ??

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    • Jessica DeMay says

      Thanks, Allyson! So glad you like it!

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  6. Wilhelmina Giese says

    HI! How many servings does one batch make? I need to make enough for about 15 people, thanks!

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    • Jessica DeMay says

      Hi Wilhelmina- I would say it's about 6 servings, so maybe triple it so there are leftovers. I think that would be safe. Hope you love it!

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