Whole30 Buffalo Dill Chicken Salad
Published Jun 15, 2018 Updated Jul 15, 2024
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A spicy and creamy buffalo dill chicken salad that is Whole30, Paleo and Keto compliant. This salad is great on top of greens, stuffed in an avocado and just straight from a bowl.
Chicken salad is one of those dishes that you will always find in my fridge. I love whipping some up on Sunday afternoon and having it available in the fridge to grab throughout the week for an easy and delicious meal option. I have always been one that will eat chicken salad for breakfast because I love it that much!
I love mixing it up and trying out new chicken salad recipes that will keep my meal options fresh and not boring. I try to experiment with a lot of different ways to spice up a boring traditional salad recipe and my new Buffalo Dill Chicken Salad takes it to a whole different level. This recipe is so creamy and savory and almost mimics a chicken wing and not to mention, it is Whole30, Paleo and Keto compliant
Throw it on top of a salad or even add it to a sweet potato and heat up for a really magical meal. Shoot, you can even grab the bowl and a fork and eat it all by itself. The Buffalo Dill Mayo that I created especially for this chicken salad is out of this world incredible. I also use it on top of veggies and other boring protein options. If you are searching for a great Sunday meal prep dish, look no further! This will be your new go to lunch that is sure to satisfy.
How long will chicken salad last in the fridge?
I never go over 5 days for my chicken salad. If I make it for Sunday meal prep, I usually plan to use it for meals early in the week.
How to serve chicken salad?
- Add on top of your favorite greens with some chopped veggies.
- Stuff chicken salad into a half of an avocado.
- Make a chicken salad wrap with coconut flour tortillas and serve with fruit.
Do I have to make homemade mayo for chicken salad?
For this recipe since it is labeled Whole30, it is suggested to make your own mayo, but you can also use compliant brands use as Primal Kitchen and Stonewall Kitchen
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Buffalo Dill Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups cooked chicken chopped
- 1/2 cup pickles chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet onions finely diced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 3/4 cup mayo or sub Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce I used Franks
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add the chopped chicken and the rest of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Garnish with fresh dill if desired
- Serve on bread, in a lettuce wrap, on top of a green salad or use your favorite crackers for dipping.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
The dill in this sauce is a game changer! I want to put it on everything! 🙂
This is getting us through quarantine lunches!! Thank you. It’s so delicious and we serve over greens or with crackers or whatever we have!!!
You’re so welcome Ashley. Love I could help!!!
Do you use sweet pickles or dill pickles in this recipe?
Regular Dill Pickles. Sweet pickles would not be compliant on the program.
Delicious!!!
🙂
Can you freeze this and save it for later?
Yes you can. It lasts in the fridge up to a week and the freezer for 3 months.
I LOVE this recipe. It has become my go to for a quick easy lunch! The flavors are so so good and the dill really just tops it off. My husband also loves this recipe which is a WIN!!! Thanks Mac, you rock!!
Awwwwwww……..thanks so much Abby for the kind review. Love it when the hubbies are on board and enjoy. I so agree with how the flavors just pop and work so well together:-)
Hi Ashley, this looks great, and I can’t wait to try it. I usually put chicken salad on a sandwich but obviously that would not be Whole30. I’m wondering what do you usually serve it on or with. Or is it more of a thing you just eat with a fork? Thanks!
Thanks Rick! I have listed ways to use this chicken salad in the blog post. Check out the heading that says, “How to serve chicken salad.”
Delicious, easy and a must make
Thanks so much Jenn!!! Thrilled you liked them
Any idea the nutritional breakdown?
Making this today and it sounds delicious!
Im currently working on adding nutrition to all of my post, but unfortunately I have not had time to get this one. I would suggest adding it into My Fitness Pal to get a breakdown.
Amazing! I love the dill flavor! My husband can’t get enough of this healthy chicken salad!
So happy to hear this! Thank you
Love this! I added a little pickle juice to the mix and more hot sauce for a little extra kick. Delicious with lettuce wraps! Will make again!