Rotisserie Chicken Salad (no mayo!)

There are always those days when my fridge feels empty, lunchtime is creeping up, and everyone in my house is suddenly starving. This usually happens after we’ve been traveling or when the workweek has been extra hectic. When that happens, I take a quick 20-minute walk to the grocery store and grab a few simple ingredients to make this perfect, simple, and protein-packed meal.

This no-mayo chicken salad (because I’ve never been a fan of condiments) is one of my go-to solutions. With only seven ingredients and ten minutes of prep, it’s perfect for meal prep or a last-minute lunch or dinner. I love serving it over lettuce, in a sourdough sandwich, or simply on its own with a side of veggies. I hope you enjoy it!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium rotisserie chicken

• 2 celery stalks, minced

• ¼ cup of crushed walnuts

• ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

• 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt

• 1 tablespoon of cilantro, minced

• Juice from ½ a lemon

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken, take the meat off the bones, and chop it into bite-sized pieces.

2. Combine the chopped chicken, minced celery, cilantro, and EVOO in a large bowl.

3. Stir in the Greek yogurt and crushed walnuts, mixing until well combined.

4. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the mixture and stir.

5. Add salt and pepper to taste, then enjoy however you like!

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