Easy and Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe (2024)

This easy and healthy chicken salad recipe takes under 10 minutes, making it a delicious and easy lunch or dinner the whole family will love.

Key ingredients to make this a healthy chicken salad recipe

• Hummus. We are making the swap from traditional mayo to hummus, for a more nutrient-dense chicken salad. Hummus is a great source of plant-based protein, since it is made of chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice. It's also an excellent dairy or egg-free alternative to mayo, making it a great substitute for those with allergies. I recommend making my Easy Instant Pot Hummus with Canned Chickpeas.
• Canned chicken. I specifically use the Costco Kirkland canned chicken for this recipe, because I think it is the best quality and taste.

How do you keep chicken salad from getting watery?

• Make sure to fully drain all liquid from the can.
• Do not add grapes until ready to serve. The liquid in the grapes can contribute to a watery salad.

Step-by-step instructions for making healthy chicken salad

Step 1

Mix together canned chicken and hummus in a mixing bowl. Add in celery, grapes, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Spread chicken salad onto a gluten-free croissant, or multi-grain bread. Add lettuce and desired veggies, and enjoy!

Helpful tips to make this recipe

• Pre-chop grapes and celery for a faster prep time.
• If making this chicken salad ahead of time, do not add grapes until the day you serve it. The grapes will get mushy and make the salad watery.
• Do you like some crunchiness in your salad? Try snap pea crisps, which aregluten-free and are a great source of fiber and plant protein.
• I specifically use the Costco Kirkland canned chicken for this recipe, because I think it is the best quality.

Best gluten-free bread and croissants

I have tested over 10 different brands and I always come back to the Schar brand. I buy mine at Wegman's, but Schar is also available on Amazon. Here are my favorite gluten-free breads to pair with this chicken salad:

• Schar Gluten-Free Croissants
• Deli-Style Sourdough
• Artisan 10 Grain and Seeds Bread

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