I am a huge fan of chicken salad, but I frankly hate mayo. Because of this, I make my own version that is way better than the mayo filled alternative. I use a creamy red wine vinaigrette that is far more flavorful than mayo. The apples, pecans, and red onions add a nice crunch, while the golden raisins bring a hint of sweetness to tie it all together. Even if you do like mayo, you should give this version a try!
Key Ingredients & Substitutions:
- Rotisserie Chicken – Diced or shredded rotisserie chicken is the best here! Of course you could roast your own chicken to use here, but I like to work smarter not harder.
- Apples – I like a sweet honeycrisp or pink lady apple here! Use any apple of choice or other fresh fruit like a pear or orange.
- Pecans – Use any nut here of choice!
- Red Onion – I love raw red onion for the crunch, but know a lot of people think it is too strong. You can also substitute for green onions or a shallot.
- Golden Raisins – Any dried fruit works here.
@kellyscleankitchen Mayo free chicken salad! Ingredients: 1. 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and diced 2. 1 apple, diced 3. 1/2 red onion, minced 4. 1/2 cup pecans 5. 1/2 cup golden raisins Vinaigrette: 1. 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 2. 1/2 lemon, juiced 3. 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard 4. 1 Tbsp honey 5. 1/2 tsp salt 6. 1 tsp Italian seasoning 7. 3/4 - 1 cup avocado oil #chickensalad #chicken ♬ La Vie En Rose - Louis Armstrong
Mayo Free Chicken Salad
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and diced
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/2 red onion, minced
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
Vinaigrette:
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3/4 – 1 cup avocado oil
Preparation:
STEP 1.
Add the rotisserie chicken, apple, red onion, pecans and golden raisins to a large mixing bowl.
STEP 2.
Make the dressing. Blend together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, salt, and Italian seasoning. While blending, slowly drizzle the avocado oil in until desired thickness is reached. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
STEP 3.
Stir the dressing into the chicken mix. You may not use all of it, stir in a little at a time until desired amount is reached. Mix it all together and taste for seasoning, adjust accordingly.
STEP 4.
Serve and enjoy!
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