Is Rotisserie Chicken Salad Healthy?

Yes, this chicken salad made with rotisserie chicken is very healthy. It only has 200 calories per serving (about 1 cup) and has over 26 grams of protein plus other nutrients.

What is the secret ingredient in chicken salad?

In our family, the secret ingredient to any chicken salad is pickle juice, the juice left in the pickle jar. It has so much flavor and adds a nice zippy, salty element to any chicken salad recipe.

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Yes, you can! To make a dairy-free chicken salad, swap the Greek yogurt with dairy-free plain Greek yogurt and use a dairy-free mayo. This will alter the flavor a little but it will still be delicious.

15-Minute Rotisserie Chicken Salad - Easy Recipe

Description

This rotisserie chicken salad is a wonderful blend of crunchy veggies, and tender shredded chicken mixed with a flavorful creamy dressing. It is a great meal prep recipe and perfect served on bread, in a wrap, or with fresh veggies or crackers.

Ingredients

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6 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup diced celery
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup pickle relish
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup mayo
2 tablespoons pickle juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper – to taste

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Instructions

Add the shredded or pulled rotisserie chicken to a food processor and pulse to shred it into tinier pieces. Then, add it to a large bowl. This step is optional but will give you that deli-style chicken salad.
Add the diced veggies (celery and onion) to the same bowl with the chicken then add in the relish, Greek yogurt, mayo, dijon mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper.
Toss everything together to fully mix the ingredients into a creamy, chunky chicken salad.
Serve right away or chill and serve later.

Notes

Shred the chicken into tinier pieces using a food processor to give it that deli-style taste and texture.
Chop the veggies smaller to allow the salad to be easily mixed with the rest of the ingredients. This also makes it easier to eat with veggies or crackers.
Use a combination of yogurt and mayo. This amazing combination gives the salad a nice creamy, tangy flavor that is amazing!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. When ready to eat, give it a good stir to wake up all of the flavors.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: Quick and Easy Salads
Method: No cook
Cuisine: American