If you’ve been here for awhile, you know how much I love to make healthy chicken salads for lunch. Chicken salads are my go-to when I don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen meal prepping, or I’m simply too busy to overthink what to eat that week. The best part? They can be enjoyed various ways so that you don’t get “bored” of eating the same thing for lunch every day.
These protein packed salads make for an easy lunch meal prep option as they use mostly pantry staples and shredded chicken. Want to make the recipe even easier? Use a rotisserie chicken and this meal comes together in 10 minutes or less!
I have over 16 lightened-up chicken salad recipes on my blog that are made with a simple ingredient swaps to keep them lighter without skimping on flavor. In this blog, I’m highlighting some of my favorite healthy chicken salad recipes. But don’t get me wrong, every single one of my chicken salad recipes is delicious and versatile. Serve them with crackers, veggies, over lettuce, or even in a wrap! Enjoy.
1. Classic Chicken Salad with Herbs
A spin on the original
Starting off with my version of the classic recipe for a healthy chicken salad. This recipe is a spin on the simple mayo-based salad, but kicked-up a notch with the addition of fresh herbs.
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2. Light Dill Ranch Chicken Salad
Top Rated
My most saved chicken salad! The ranch flavor mixed with the dill provides a vibrant flavor profile you won’t be able to get enough of. If you are a ranch lover, this dish is a must make!
3. Barbeque Chicken Salad
Sweet And Savory
This isn’t your ordinary chicken salad. This easy-to-make healthy lunch is packed with protein and bursting with flavor! I love making this meal prep in the summer with the familiar flavors a BBQ meal.
4. Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad
Bright and Colorful
The prettiest chicken salad (that tastes delicious too!). If you love the flavors of green goddess dressing, you have to make this healthy chicken salad for lunch meal prep!
5. Peanut Slaw Chicken Salad
Asian-inspired
Tangy and lightened-up, this chicken salad combines a ton of complex flavors with the sweetness powdered peanut butter to make a delicious but nutritious meal. Next time you are craving take-out but don’t want the fats, make this instead!
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6. Healthy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad
Spicy and Healthy
The class flavors of hot sauce and ranch come together with fresh vegetables to create a delicious and healthy chicken salad that’s perfect for lunch meal prep. Serve with extra celery, carrots, or pita bread!
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7. Everything But the Bagel Chicken Salad
Twist On The Viral Trend
Packed with veggies and whipped cream cheese, the texture of this chicken salad is what dreams are made of! If you love a good, hearty everything bagel but have health goals, make this for your next meal prep and you won’t be disappointed.
8. Healthy Lemon Almond Chicken Salad
Creamy and Zesty
Of course a delicious, lightened-up salad had to be on this list. These healthy buffalo ranch chicken mason jar salads are flavor packed, easy to prepare, and even easier to eat. Layered with fresh veggies and perfectly cooked chicken then finished with a homemade creamy ranch dressing.
9. Healthy Greek Chicken Salad
Mediterranean Inspired
You’ll be excited for lunch everyday when you meal prep this Greek chicken salad! All the mouth-watering flavors and ingredients you find in a classic Greek dish come together in this protein packed chicken salad.
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10. Cranberry Pecan Apple Chicken Salad
Fan Favorite
Last but certainly not least, is my top rated Cranberry Pecan Apple Chicken Salad. This healthy chicken salad is filled with the flavors of fall but will leave you craving it year-round. The crunch of the apple and onion paired with the softness of the chicken and dried cranberries is a match made in heaven.
This list is proof that chicken salad doesn’t have to be boring and that lunch doesn’t have to be repetitive. These easy chicken salad recipes can be made under 10 minutes and hold-up for days in the fridge. Serve them with crackers, veggies, over lettuce, or even in a wrap!
Check out all my other healthy chicken salad recipes to add to your weekly lunch meal prep ideas. Or mix-it-up and browse 400+ lightened-up recipes here.
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