Gluten Free Chicken Salad Recipe With Grapes (DF)

This delicious quick & easy gluten-free chicken salad recipe with juicy grapes it's a nourishing bomb with the perfect combination of flavors and textures! It is an easy meal that only takes 10 minutes to prepare, and it's perfect for meal prep, lunch, or dinner. Gluten-free & dairy-free.

Video recipe on the recipe card.

I call myself the salad queen because I love them and I never get bored of them. And let's be honest, I'm pretty good at making them! 😋

For more chicken salad inspo, please check my Mediterranean chicken pasta salad or my satay chicken buddha bowl. And if you're after an easy fish option, this smoked salmon salad recipe, it's a great one too!

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Why you will love this gluten-free chicken salad recipe

This easy chicken salad recipe only takes 10 minutes to put together. Perfect for meal prep, for a quick & easy weeknight dinner or to prepare for road trips.

It is made with simple ingredients that together bring bright flavors.

Naturally sweet and juicy thanks to the grapes!

It's low carb, high in protein, and healthy fats, ideal for those watching their weight.

It's a great way to use your leftover chicken and turn it into a delicious salad.

Ingredients list

Making salads excites me because I know I'm going to put so many nourishing ingredients in my body 😍. And this healthy chicken salad is no exception. 

• Rocket
• Alfalfa sprouts
• Lebanese cucumber sliced
• Green grapes halved (seedless grapes work best)
• Avocado sliced
• Chicken shredded or diced (you can use cooked leftover chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken) 
• Pepitas

Dressing

• EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
• Balsamic vinegar
• Wholegrain or dijon mustard
• Salt to taste

See recipe card for quantities.

Substitutions

• Other leafy greens - instead of rocket, like romaine lettuce, butter lettuce, spinach, or watercress.
• Grilled or poached chicken - instead of roast chicken.
• Different nuts & seeds - like walnuts, pistachios, or sunflower seeds instead of pepitas.
• Other fresh fruit - like pear, apple, or red grapes, instead of green grapes.
• Add fresh herbs​ - like fresh dill or parsley.
• Throw in more fresh vegetables - like some crisp celery sliced, green onion, red onion, or green bell peppers.
• Get creative with the dressing - make it sweeter using this healthy honey mustard dressing, or substitute the balsamic vinegar for red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or fresh lemon juice.

How to make this green salad with chicken

This salad is super easy to make following some simple steps! I love using roast chicken because it saves the step of having to cook it, but you could use grilled chicken thighs or skinless chicken breasts, or even poached chicken instead!

Lay all the ingredients in a large salad bowl, starting with the rocket, alfalfa, cucumber, and green grapes. Then add the sliced avocado, and roast chicken and spread the pepitas. Add the dressing and enjoy!

Hint: I usually buy store-bought roast chicken because it's super convenient! Buy a quality free-range or organic one if possible. It's worth the extra few dollars!

Storage

Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

If you're preparing ahead or making a big batch to eat throughout the week, don't add the dressing until before you eat it, to avoid the rocket and alfalfa getting soggy. You can store the dressing in a small glass jar, and pour it before eating.

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