This basic AIP chicken salad recipe plus several variations is an easy, last-minute, portable lunch option that will keep you full and is great for picnics! (Also Paleo, egg-free, Whole30)NOTE: this serves 1 person with a large serving or 2 people with smaller servings.
1can of pre-cooked Chicken, Tuna, or Salmon((make sure to check the ingredients and get ones that are only the meat/seafood, water, and salt))
1/2Avocado(**don't have an avocado? See notes)
1/8–1/4 cup Avocado or Olive Oil
1.5tspLime Juice(I used jarred, but you can use fresh too – this would be about 1/2 lime)
PinchSea Salt
Variations – “The Summer”:
1batchof the basic recipe above
1handful Blueberries(fresh or frozen)
1handful Cilantro(chopped)
2Radishes(sliced)
1Sweet Potato(diced and roasted at 425 F for 30 min (optional))
“The Harvest”
1batchof the basic recipe above
2stalks Celery(sliced thinly)
1handful dried Cranberries or Raisins(no sunflower oil *see notes on how to make your own dried cranberries)
1Apple or Pear(diced)
1Sweet Potato(diced and roasted at 425 F for 30 min (optional))
1handful sliced Tigernuts(optional)
“The Curry”
1batchof the basic recipe above
2stalks Celery(sliced thinly)
1handful Raisins
3dried Apricots(diced)
1tbspAIP Curry Powder(I like this recipe or if not on AIP, use 1 tbsp Curry Powder)
1handful sliced Tigernuts(optional)
Instructions
In a bowl, wide-mouthed glass jar, or blender place the flesh of the avocado, the oil, lime juice, and sea salt. Use an immersion stick blender or regular blender to mix until creamy.
Mix with the chicken, tuna, or salmon.
Add other ingredients if using one of the variations. (Or make up your own!)
Serve over a bed of mixed greens and possibly with some sweet potato chips, cassava chips, or plantain chips.
Notes
** Don't have an avocado? This AIP Mayo by Bon AIPPETIT is great too!Make your own dried cranberries - see how here.More AIP-compliant possibilities to add to your chicken,tuna, or salmon salad:
Diced Roasted Sweet Potato
Raisins
Dried Cranberries (fruit-sweetened, no sunflower oil)