How to Store Chicken Salad Without Mayo
Leftover no-mayo chicken salad should be stored in an airtight container. It can be kept in the fridge for up to five days. This is an excellent meal prep idea for easy lunches throughout the week.
Can you freeze chicken salad without mayo?
We do not recommend freezing no-mayo chicken salad. Yogurt does not thaw very well after being frozen, and the crunchy components will turn to mush.
Chicken Salad Without Mayo Tips
How should I serve this chicken salad no-mayo recipe?
Chicken salad can be served in several ways. You can keep it in a bowl and scoop it up with crunchy crackers or tortilla chips. Or, you can serve this chicken salad open-face on toast or between two pieces of bread as a sandwich. For the ultimate sandwich, divide a croissant in half and spoon in the chicken salad. A chicken salad croissant is truly next level.
For a low-carb option, eat it lettuce cup-style! Clean a few lettuce leaves, pile the chicken salad in the middle and snack away.
Can I make this chicken salad without mayo dairy-free?
Absolutely! To make this healthy chicken salad dairy-free, mash up a medium avocado to use in place of the yogurt.
Ingredients
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons oven-roasted sliced almonds
Directions
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In a large bowl, whisk together yourt, lemon juice, oil, mustard, lemon zest, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Add cooked chicken, celery, green onion, parsley, raisins and almonds; stir to combine. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 176 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
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