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The Ultimate No-Mayo Honey Mustard Chicken Salad (High Protein Meal Prep Friendly)

A scoop of creamy honey mustard chicken salad mixed with diced red onion and celery on a white plate.
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Make this high protein honey mustard chicken salad without mayonnaise. It uses a tangy, creamy honey mustard dressing and is perfect for quick lunches or meal prepping for the week.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (0% or 2%)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the cooked, shredded chicken in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, dried dill, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and creamy. This creates your tangy salad dressing.
  3. Pour the honey mustard dressing over the shredded chicken.
  4. Add the chopped celery and red onion to the bowl.
  5. Gently fold all ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the fresh parsley, if using.
  7. Taste the mixture and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
  8. Serve immediately on lettuce wraps, whole-grain bread for a chicken salad sandwich filling, or store for later.

Notes

  • For a variation with avocado chicken salad flavor, add 1/2 a mashed ripe avocado to the dressing mixture.
  • To make this recipe gluten free and dairy free, substitute the Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt alternative or use mashed avocado as the sole binder.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep salads; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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