Sonoma Chicken Salad

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings

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Nothing says summer quite like a refreshing chicken salad. Sonoma Chicken Salad is one of my all time favorites. One bite in and you’ll imagine yourself in a breezy park, on a blanket, picnicking with your friends.

What’s the best part about this salad? On any given day, all the ingredients can be found in the average fridge. I will, almost always, have a few leftover chicken breasts, some grapes, nuts, LEMONS (you’d think the world was coming to an end if I ran out of lemons), and parsley.

Sonoma Chicken Salad can be found made with a variety of nuts including almonds and pecans. I prefer walnuts – especially when I can get my hands on some of these beautiful red walnuts. The salad will work well with whichever of the three you prefer.

It’s not difficult to find this salad already made. The store-bought options are decent but offer one big problem for me – they’re usually loaded with unnecessary fat. That being said, I’m also not a big fan of mayo. Sure, homemade mayo is just whipped olive oil and egg – in other words, it’s paleo. I hear you. I just don’t like it. I prefer my Sonoma Chicken Salad on the lighter, tangier, side. 🙂

The salad makes great leftovers for an easy work lunch or can be the centerpiece of a picnic/pool party. I recommend washing it down with an adult lemonade.

If you need tips on how to prepare EASY and delicious baked chicken breasts, please let me know. I’m happy to share.

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ingredients for paleo Sonoma chicken salad

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paleo Sonoma chicken salad

paleo Sonoma chicken salad

paleo Sonoma chicken salad

Paleo Sonoma Chicken Salad

By: Cassy
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Prep Time: 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Nothing says summer quite like a refreshing chicken salad. Sonoma Chicken Salad is one of my all time favorites. One bite in and you’ll imagine yourself in a breezy park, on a blanket, picnicking with your friends.

Ingredients  

  • 2 cooked chicken breasts cut into 1/2” cubes
  • 1 cup green grapes cut in half
  • 1/4 cup walnuts can sub with pecans or almonds
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped flatleaf Italian parsley
  • sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Stir together.
  • Enjoy!
  • …Yep! It’s THAT simple 🙂

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Paleo Sonoma Chicken Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
222
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
73
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
67
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
370
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
 
362
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Chikachef says

    Chikachef —  06/22/2012 At 11:56

    This is my favorite salad. Of course, I love mayo, but I am certain that the lemon juice will taste just as great with all the rest of the yummy ingredients. THANKS for a healthier version!

  2. Linda Valles says

    Linda Valles —  06/25/2012 At 21:03

    The fig wrap sounds and look good I have a fig tree!

  3. Jeannie says

    Jeannie —  04/11/2014 At 14:15

    Okay, this is my new fave recipe site. I’ve spent the morning obsessing over your recipes, and I’m wondering if, instead of mayo (which I’m not totally crazed about either), the sunbutter dressing you use on the detox salad would be lovely here? I think I might leave out the nuts in that case, or cut back a bit at least.

  4. April says

    April —  01/26/2017 At 20:54

    I loved this! I don’t like mayo either, so this was perfect. I added bacon and used primal palates recipe for a creamy balsamic vinaigrette. Ate it for lunch all week with baby spinach (grocery store was out of kale). Delicious!!