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    Home ยป Recipe Roundup

    No Mayo Chicken Salad Recipes

    Published: Jul 8, 2024 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    No Mayo Chicken Salad Recipes for 8 different high protein, nutritious chicken salads to enjoy for lunch or snack that are easy and delicious.

    collage of four photos with chicken salad without mayo, buffalo chicken salad, hummus chicken salad, and avocado chicken salad.
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    • 8 No Mayo Chicken Salad Recipes
    • Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese
    • Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt
    • Dairy-free Egg-free Chicken Salad
    • How to Serve Chicken Salad

    If you're looking for nutritious chicken salads recipes without mayonnaise, you've come to the right place.

    Depending on your taste and dietary preferences, there are options for cottage cheese, greek yogurt, avocado, hummus, or oil-based chicken salads.

    They're all great for keeping on hand so you can enjoy a high-protein chicken salad bite for lunch or snacks.

    two containers on a white counter with no mayo chicken salad and buffalo chicken salad.

    Plus, chicken salad is an excellent way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken or chicken breast.

    Try one of these no mayo chicken salad recipes that have 18 grams of protein per serving and are made without mayonnaise.

    8 No Mayo Chicken Salad Recipes

    • glass bowl with chicken salad on a yellow and white towel surrounded with butter crackers.
      Chicken Salad without Mayo
    • grey plate with lettuce and avocado chicken salad next to fresh lemon and avocado.
      Avocado Chicken Salad
    • white and black napkin with plate of pita chips, celery, and red bell peppers, and a bowl of chicken salad with pita chip in bowl
      Hummus Chicken Salad
    • white bowl of buffalo chicken salad next to fresh cilantro, a green napkin, blue cheese, and buffalo wing sauce.
      Buffalo Chicken Salad
    • Curry Avocado Chicken Salad from Living Well Kitchen
      Curry Avocado Chicken Salad
    • Pimento Cheese Chicken Salad from Living Well Kitchen
      Pimento Cheese Chicken Salad
    • Chinese Chicken Salad from Living Well Kitchen
      Chopped Chicken Salad with Sesame Cilantro Dressing
    • Basil Balsamic Chicken Salad from Living Well Kitchen
      Basil Balsamic Chicken Salad

    Want to learn a little more about each of the recipes?

    Here are 8 ideas for no mayo chicken salad recipes:

    Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese

    scoop of chicken salad on yellow and red bell peppers with onion, lemon, cottage cheese and celery in background.

    Chicken Salad without Mayo

    Healthy Chicken Salad without mayo tastes like classic chicken salad you get at a deli.

    This easy, delicious, homemade chicken salad recipe is even higher in protein thanks to cottage cheese. Plus, it has no mayo or yogurt.

    You will love this versatile chicken salad recipe!

    One (ยฝ cup) serving provides 22 grams of protein, 6% daily value of iron, and 6% daily value of potassium.

    bowl of a food processor with avocado sauce next to a green bowl with the avocado sauce being mixed into chicken and green onions with a green spatula.

    Avocado Chicken Salad

    Avocado Chicken Salad is a high protein chicken salad without mayo. It's creamy, healthy, and delicious.

    With a hint of lime and cilantro, you get tons of flavor in this satisfying chicken salad.

    One (ยฝ cup) serving gives 21 grams of protein, plus 2 grams of fiber, 9% daily value of potassium, and 6% daily value of iron.

    Pimento Cheese Chicken Salad

    The flavors of pimento cheese are added to a basic chicken salad, and it's glorious.

    Rich, creamy, and delicious. Perfect for tea sandwiches or served with sliced veggies.

    Per (โ…“ cup) serving, you get 21 grams of protein, 1 gram of fiber, 25% daily value of Vitamin C, 22% daily value of calcium, 17% daily value of Vitamin A, and 6% daily value of iron.

    chicken breast chopped on a cutting board with a knife.

    Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt

    Buffalo Chicken Salad

    Easy healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad is a spicy, flavorful version of chicken salad.

    Made without mayo or ranch dressing, but it has all the delicious flavors of Buffalo Chicken Dip.

    Plus, this recipe takes minimal time to throw together for a quick, high protein option.

    One (ยฝ cup) serving provides 22 grams of protein, 10% daily value of calcium, 7% daily value of potassium, and 6% daily value of iron.

    Basil Balsamic Chicken Salad

    Shredded chicken and cherry tomatoes are tossed in a yogurt, balsamic vinegar, and basil based dressing for a tasty, tangy, and refreshing chicken salad.

    The balsamic yogurt sauce that binds this chicken salad doubles as a marinade or salad dressing as well.

    One (ยฝ cup) serving of Basil Balsamic Chicken Salad has 21 grams of protein, 1 gram of fiber, 13% daily value of Vitamin C, and 12% daily value of potassium.

    Dairy-free Egg-free Chicken Salad

    bowl of hummus chicken salad on a plate with pita chips plus sliced celery and red bell peppers.

    Hummus Chicken Salad

    This Hummus Chicken Salad is a creamy, satisfying, allergy-friendly chicken salad with protein, fiber, and flavor.

    To bind together this chicken salad, you'll use homemade or store-bought hummus which makes it dairy-free, egg-free (mayo-free), and gluten-free.

    Plus, it's very budget-friendly and includes plant-based protein and veggies for extra fiber and nutrients.

    Per (ยฝ cup) serving, you get 17 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, 18% daily value Vitamin C, 11% daily value of iron, and 8% daily value of potassium.

    Curry Avocado Chicken Salad

    Easy Curry Avocado Chicken Salad recipe is a tasty chicken salad that's dairy-free, gluten-free, and has no mayo.

    Thanks to the curry powder, you can an incredibly flavorful, allergy-free chicken salad recipe for a quick high protein meal.

    Note that the color isn't the prettiest because the curry powder turns the avocado slightly brown, but it's still super tasty.

    One (ยฝ cup) serving provides 18 grams of protein, plus 1 gram of fiber, 7% daily value of potassium, and 6% daily value of iron.

    Chopped Chicken Salad with Sesame Cilantro Dressing

    Make a big batch of this Chopped Chicken Salad with Sesame Cilantro Dressing for a high protein, veggie-packed snack or a light meal.

    This chicken salad is loaded with colorful veggies for extra nutrients and fiber. Plus, it makes the serving size larger.

    For 1 cup, you get 22 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber, 58% daily value of Vitamin C, 25% daily value of Vitamin A, 11% daily value of iron, and 10% daily value of potassium.


    Here's the list again:

    1. Classic Deli Chicken Salad without Mayo
    2. Buffalo Chicken Salad
    3. Hummus Chicken Salad
    4. Avocado Chicken Salad
    5. Basil Balsamic Chicken Salad
    6. Curry Avocado Chicken Salad
    7. Chopped Chicken Salad with Sesame Cilantro Dressing
    8. Pimento Cheese Chicken Salad

    How to Serve Chicken Salad

    Chicken salad can be a great easy snack or lunch option.

    Enjoy chicken salad with crackers, over lettuce, on a wrap, or as a sandwich.

    Or try making a Chicken Salad Melt for a hearty lunch or Cucumber Chicken Salad Bites for appetizer.

    chicken salad melt sandwich halves stacked on top of each other and secured with a toothpick on a white plate.

    Meme


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