Creamy No-Mayo Chicken Salad
Creamy No-Mayo Chicken Salad. This gluten-free American dish combines tender shredded chicken with a rich dressing made from sour cream and cream cheese, enhanced by zesty Dijon mustard and bright lemon juice. Perfect for a light lunch, this salad is a delicious way to enjoy wholesome ingredients without the heaviness of traditional mayo.
With its creamy texture and vibrant flavors, this salad is versatile enough to serve over crisp lettuce or as a filling in wraps. Plus, it’s packed with protein and essential nutrients, making it a healthy choice for any meal.
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Recipe Collection: Lunch
Serving Size: 4
Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
Overview
This No-Mayo Chicken Salad is a delightful twist on the classic chicken salad, using sour cream and cream cheese to create a rich and creamy dressing. With the addition of Dijon mustard and lemon juice, this salad is perfect for a light and refreshing lunch, especially when served over a bed of fresh lettuce.
Diet Type
Gluten-Free
Allergies
Dairy
Cuisine
American
Ingredients
- 2 Cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 0.5 Cup sour cream
- 0.5 Cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) lemon juice
- 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) kosher salt
- 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper, ground
- 1 Small red onion, minced
- 1 Small celery stalk, minced
- 1 Small bunch parsley, torn
- 4 Cups lettuce leaves
Steps
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add the shredded chicken to the bowl and stir until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Fold in the minced red onion, celery, and torn parsley, mixing gently to combine.
- Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter or individual plates.
- Spoon the chicken salad over the lettuce leaves.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Enjoy your refreshing No-Mayo Chicken Salad!