This Greek Chicken Salad recipe is a staple for an easy and healthy lunch in our home! The recipe includes details on how to make it Whole30 compliant or Paleo, and it is naturally, gluten free, dairy free, low carb, and most importantly crazy delicious!
I sometimes find it really hard to find lunch options that are healthy, delicious, and not just plain boring. We found this especially challenging when we did the Whole30 diet last fall. But when my food options start to get monotonous, I get cranky, so I turned to the kitchen and started playing around to create some new recipes that would keep my life a little more delicious.
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One thing I always like to do when I am creating new recipes is to take a basic recipe, like in this case, chicken salad, and try to incorporate some of my favorite flavor combinations into it in a more non-traditional way. I talked all about how much I love Greek flavors in this post about my homemade Greek Seasoning. Those flavors turned out to be a match made in heaven for a basic chicken salad.
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Homemade Greek Chicken Salad
This recipe is simple enough and just requires a few ingredients to get a really awesome and tasty end result. If you are using precooked chicken, then the best part is that this only requires a few minutes of chopping to get this from the fridge to the table. The biggest trick to staying Whole30 Compliant is the Mayo. For Whole30 compliant it needs to be homemade (I used this one, it isn’t as scary as it sounds, I promise!) or you can buy a Whole30 Compliant Mayo like this one .
You will start out with your chicken breast. You can use canned, which I have definitely done in a pinch, but fresh chicken will have a better texture and flavor so go for the fresh if you can get your hands on some. You can cube or shred the chicken. I like mine shredded, but this is completely a preference thing.
Next chop the celery and grapes so they are in small easy to chew pieces. Then place the chicken, celery and grapes in a large bowl and top with the mayo, lemon juice, and greek seasoning. If you are doing the Whole30 diet you will want to use homemade mayo or Whole 30 Compliant Mayo, and this Homemade Greek Seasoning, if not you can use the homemade version (which is to die for!) or pick up a package of Cavendar’s Greek Seasoning at your local grocery store. It is also pretty tasty but has some extras that are not allowed on the Whole30 diet. And if you aren’t doing Whole30, I highly recommend adding a big handful to feta cheese to the mixture too. Yum!
Mix it all together and let it sit in the fridge in an air tight container for 1-2 hours to let the flavors really come together. Or if you are like me, and not so patient, make a nice lunch and then let the REST of it sit in the fridge for a few hours.
This makes quite a bit and is really great to feed a crowd at a brunch, bridal shower, baby shower or just to fill up your lunchbox for the work week. We have made this for all of the above!
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Greek Chicken Salad Recipe {Paleo, Whole30 Compliant}
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or chopped
- 1 1/2 cups celery chopped
- 1 1/2 cups grapes halved or quartered
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise {use homemade or whole30 compliant mayo for the diet}
- The juice from 1 lemon {about 2 Tbsp}
- 1 Tbsp greek seasoning {use this greek seasoning recipe one if paleo or whole30}
Instructions
- Mix the mayo and greek seasoning until blended.
- Combine the chicken celery and grapes in a large bowl.
- Stir in mayo blend into mixture until incorporated evenly.
- Eat and enjoy! It's delicious!
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Blair says
You’ve combined two of my favorites!! Greek + Chicken Salad. 🙂 I have been enjoying a Greek Pasta Salad that I made last week — just can’t beat those flavors — and I think this needs to go on my list next. Another good one, Kimber!
Have a great Easter, my friend!
Jenn - a traveling Wife says
YUM – I never would have thought to add greek seasoning to chicken salad. Refreshing.
Kimber says
Oh Jen! Greek seasoning is like my secret weapon. So delicious on pretty much anything!
Debbie says
Use Cavender’s Greek Seasoning almost daily! So good!
Eggs, chicken salad, potato salad, vegetables, soup, chicken, meats…they all taste better with Cavender’s!
JillyKaren says
Has anyone ever tried substituting greek yogurt for the mayo? I think, especially with the greek seasonings, this would work very well. I may try it this week.
Ivonne says
Have you tried it ? I really am curious as to if it tastes just as good (:
Liz says
Thank you for the nice recipe
Michelle says
We made this tonight and it ended up being our dinner instead of lunch for tomorrow! It was so good! Thanks for the recipe.
Kimber says
SO glad you loved it! Chicken salad has become a go to meal for us! I have so many varieties now and they are all so delicious!
Emma says
Would you be able to switch the mayo for greek yogurt? And how would this work in wraps?
Cherrelle says
does anyone know how may servings this makes?
Kimber says
I would say about 8 servings.
a12gaugegirl says
I’m leaving on a road trip and need something to get me through the drive. I am going to make this! Amazing sounding and definitely fixes the problem of what to eat while traveling. I think I will add a cup of chopped up pecans for a little crunch. Thanks for sharing!
Kimber says
That’s a great idea! Have fun on your trip!
Tracey says
Hi – the recipe calls for 2 T of lemon juice. I’m assuming you mix it in with the mayo? The directions don’t say. Thank you 🙂