This healthy Gluten-Free Chicken Salad recipe is made with dairy-free yogurt, crisp celery, chicken, red onion, and seasoning. Serve over leafy greens, in a wrap, or as a sandwich.
Chicken salad can be made in different ways, but depending on the dressing and seasonings used, not all versions are gluten-free.
This easy chicken salad recipe has the perfect combination of flavors, crunchy and creamy texture, and is a great option for a light dinner or lunch.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Simple ingredients
- Great way to use leftover chicken
- Low carb
Ingredients and substitutions
Here are a few quick notes about the main ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.
Cooked chicken - This recipe works with any cooked chicken; store-bought rotisserie chicken, skinless chicken breasts, or chicken thighs.
Dairy-free yogurt - Use your favorite plain dairy-free yogurt or Greek yogurt.
Red onion and celery - These crunchy veggies add flavor and texture to the creamy salad mixture.
Dijon mustard - This gluten-free condiment adds a tanginess and extra flavor.
Lemon juice - Adds to the tangy flavor and brightens things up. Lime juice can be substituted.
Dried thyme, salt, and black pepper - Simple pantry seasonings for a quick meal.
Optional mix-ins
- Red or green grapes
- Pecans, walnuts, or almonds
- Sesame seeds or sunflower seeds
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Add the chicken, celery, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Stir until all ingredients are well coated. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe tip
Chill this homemade chicken salad for at least a half-hour for the best flavor.
Serving suggestions
This recipe is great for meal prep and can be served on your favorite gluten-free bread, in gluten-free wraps, lettuce wraps, lettuce cups, or over greens. Add a side of fresh fruit, potato chips, seasoned pretzels, or gluten-free oat crackers.
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📖 Recipe
Gluten-Free Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- ¾ cup plains dairy-free yogurt or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, celery, red onion, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and thyme until combined.
- Add the chicken to the bowl with the dressing. Stir until all ingredients are well coated.Add more salt and pepper to taste if desired.
- For best flavor, cover and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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