Name: Dairy and Soy-Free Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 12 oz Chicken Breast; 3 Large Eggs; 1/2 cup Chopped Celery; 1/4 cup Chopped Red Onion; 1/4 cup Chopped Shallot; 2 Garlic Cloves, minced; 1/4 cup Sweet Pickle Relish; 1 teaspoon Dried Dill; 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Coriander; 1/2 cup Chosen Foods Classic Mayo; 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt

My recipe for dairy and soy-free Rotisserie Chicken Salad delivers on classic, delicious flavors. It’s a quick and easy dish to whip up making it perfect for lunch, picnics, or even a quick snack. Try it out today and let me know what you think.

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Dairy and Soy-Free Rotisserie Chicken Salad in a white dish on a picnic table

Peace, family.

I have a deep love for chicken salad. My dad used to whip up a batch on a fairly regular basis and we would snack on it for days. Whether on sandwiches, with crackers, celery sticks, or even straight up with a spoon it was (and still is) one of the best ways to use up leftover chicken. His version always includes hard-boiled eggs and a pinch of sweetness – so does mine! I’m not sure if the hard boiled eggs are a southern touch, but I love the additional texture, creaminess and protein that they bring.

I may be written out of his will for this next part, though. While his version, without fail, always calls for Miracle Whip (not mayonnaise – it needs to be Miracle Whip specifically) I opt for an alternative that is free of soybean oil, a common ingredient in mayo and Miracle Whip. But I don’t compromise on flavor! Let’s get into some details

What Ingredients Do I Need?

Chicken Breast – I use the breasts of a store-bought rotisserie chicken. I make sure to remove the bones and skin and chop/shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Eggs – Hard boiled eggs including the yolk.
Celery – Chopped celery. A classic ingredient.
Red Onion – chopped
Shallot – chopped
Garlic – Minced garlic gives this chicken salad a little extra punch.
Sweet Relish – I find that this gives the chicken salad the perfect hint of sweetness.
Dried Dill – you may opt for fresh, you will just need to use more since dried herbs are more concentrated/potent.
Black Pepper
Coriander
Soybean Oil-Free Mayonnaise – I will list some brand suggestions below.
Dijon Mustard
Kosher Salt – I save the salt for the very end so that I can taste the mixture and adjust as needed.

Dairy and soy-free rotisserie chicken salad in a white dish

Brands of Soybean Oil-Free Mayonnaise

There are tons and tons and mayonnaise alternatives at most supermarkets. Gone is the need for a special trip to a different store. Here are some that I find most commonly:

Chosen Foods Classic Mayo – This is the brand that I used for this recipe. The ingredients include avocado oil, filtered water, egg yolks, whole eggs, distilled white vinegar, mustard, salt, and rosemary extract.
Kroger Olive Oil Mayo – I have not personally tried this variety, but it does tend to be a less expensive option. The ingredients include olive oil, cage free whole eggs and egg yolks, distilled vinegar, and lemon juice.
Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo – This brand is a favorite of mine. It’s sugar-free, gluten-free, keto-friendly, Whole30 and paleo compliant. The ingredients include avocado oil, organic vinegar, organic eggs, organic egg yolks, salt, rosemary extract, and mustard seed extract
Sir Kensington’s Classic Mayonnaise – This brand is keto certified and gluten-free. The ingredients include sunflower oil, certified humane cage free egg yolks, water, distilled vinegar, salt, cane sugar, lemon juice, citric acid, and lemon oil.

What Tools Do I Need?

Cutting Board – to chop the chicken breast, eggs, and vegetables.
Sharp Knife
Mixing Bowl – large enough to hold all of the ingredients
Mixing Spoon

Storage

You’ll want to store the chicken salad in an airtight container. It will remain fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep the chicken salad refrigerated until ready to serve; try not to leave it on the counter for longer than an hour. If traveling with the dish for a picnic lunch, use ice and frozen gel packs to ensure that the food remains safe for consumption.

How to Make Dairy and Soy-Free Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Ingredients for dairy and soy-free rotisserie chicken salad in a white mixing bowl.

Prepare the chicken breast. Remove the skin and bones and chop/shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Add the chicken to a large mixing bowl.
Chop the eggs, celery, red onion, and shallot. Mince the garlic. Add them all to the mixing bowl.
Add the sweet relish, dill, pepper, coriander, mayonnaise, and mustard. Mix well with a spoon, adding more mayonnaise if needed to increase the creaminess of the mixture.
Taste the mixture and add salt, as desired.

Serving Suggestions

Make sandwiches with Sola brand keto-friendly bread.
Eat with celery sticks or slices of cucumber.
Serve with your favorite brand of low-carb crackers.

Try it out and let me know what you think! When you make it, be sure to snap a pic and tag me on Instagram or Facebook!

Peace,

Adri

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6-8 servings