This chicken salad is excellent by itself (for low carb eaters) or used as sandwich filling for regular clean eaters. It’s simple to put together and is packed with mouthwatering flavor.
This one came about from a desperate attempt at trying to figure out what I could possibly make for my mother for lunch. She may not be able to eat a lot, but what she does eat, needs to have flavor to keep things interesting. There is nothing worse than bland food when your diet is already restricted. It’s flavor that keeps us interested in food, and that doesn’t change when you are sick.
So thankfully, I happened to have everything on hand for this. As is often the case, the ingredients told me what to make. I look in the fridge, see what I have, and hope I can make something good out of it. Usually, I do okay! Mom says this one is definitely a keeper.
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RECIPES USED:
From the Gracious Pantry archives. Recipe originally posted 4/11/15.
- 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
- ¼ cup clean eating mayo (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 small, red bell pepper, chopped fine
- ¼ cup chopped red onion (chopped fine)
- 1 tsp. garlic powder (or more to taste)
- 1½ tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. coriander
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Avocado for garnish (optional)
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir thoroughly.
- Serve as a salad or use for making sandwiches.
I just tried this and it was awesome!
Tracy – Fantastic! I’m so happy you liked it! 😀
I really want to try this! I was curious what clean eating mayo is. (Store bought) is it the one made with Olive oil?
Miriam – I make mine, so I’m not sure of the brands. I know in the past I’ve seen some in health food stores. But basically you are looking for basic ingredients that you would buy separately to cook with in your own kitchen. It’s a general rule that works on many foods. I do know of this brand: http://chosenfoods.com/products/avocado-oil-mayo
This looks great! Will be trying it this week!
Dru – Awesome! Let me know how you like it! 😀
Lots of protein and tasty. This is my new go-to sandwich or salad fix.
Dee – Yay!!! I’m so happy you like it! 😀