The Best Chicken Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
23%
The Best Chicken Salad
30 min.
4
848kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch game with a dish that's not only delicious but also packed with nutrients? Introducing "The Best Chicken Salad" – a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing! This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a wholesome meal without compromising on taste.

Imagine tender, shredded rotisserie chicken combined with vibrant, fresh broccoli florets and the crisp sweetness of red bell pepper. The addition of grated onion and finely chopped garlic brings a savory depth to the mix, while a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together beautifully. With a sprinkle of fresh dill, salt, and pepper, this salad is bursting with flavor in every bite.

Not only is this chicken salad a feast for the senses, but it’s also incredibly easy to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. Whether you're looking for a satisfying lunch, a main course for dinner, or a dish to impress at your next gathering, this recipe serves four and is sure to be a hit. Serve it on crisp radicchio leaves for a stunning presentation that adds a touch of elegance to your meal. Dive into this refreshing and hearty chicken salad, and discover why it truly deserves the title of "The Best!"

Ingredients

  • cups rotisserie chicken cut shredded (from 2-lb chicken)
  • cups broccoli florets fresh
  •  bell pepper red chopped
  • tablespoons onion grated
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  • 0.8 cup mayonnaise 
  • tablespoon honey 
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • 0.3 cup optional: dill fresh coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • large radicchio thinly 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In large bowl, mix chicken, broccoli, bell pepper, onion and garlic.
  2. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey and mustard.
  3. Add dressing to chicken mixture; mix well.
  4. Sprinkle with dill, salt and pepper; stir until incorporated.
  5. To serve, spoon salad onto radicchio leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories848kcal
Protein33.55%
Fat54.23%
Carbs12.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
75.57
Glycemic Load
3.58
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.267391033795%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
444.46mg
Delphinidin
26.88mg
Luteolin
133.48mg
Isorhamnetin
1.53mg
Kaempferol
4mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
114.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:847.88kcal
42.39%
Fat:52.05g
80.08%
Saturated Fat:10.34g
64.66%
Carbohydrates:26.38g
8.79%
Net Carbohydrates:21.03g
7.65%
Sugar:8.99g
9.99%
Cholesterol:244.76mg
81.59%
Sodium:1515.18mg
65.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:72.45g
144.91%
Vitamin K:1009.33µg
961.26%
Vitamin C:109.81mg
133.1%
Vitamin E:10.13mg
67.53%
Folate:260.24µg
65.06%
Copper:1.25mg
62.28%
Potassium:1315.68mg
37.59%
Manganese:0.72mg
36.17%
Vitamin A:1567.65IU
31.35%
Fiber:5.36g
21.42%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.72%
Phosphorus:195.78mg
19.58%
Zinc:2.58mg
17.18%
Iron:2.87mg
15.94%
Magnesium:63.69mg
15.92%
Vitamin B5:1.41mg
14.09%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.78%
Calcium:105.91mg
10.59%
Selenium:6.74µg
9.64%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.1%
Vitamin B3:1.56mg
7.81%