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Smoky Chicken Salad & Lemony Slaw

Creamy, smoky, and seemingly indulgent, this is everything you want in a chicken salad. The health benefits here are sneaky and come in the form of a vibrant red pepper sauce, loaded with antioxidant rich garlic, smothering the chicken salad. Pile on this robust veggie slaw packed with nine plant points all with valuable vitamins and minerals. 

Learning Objectives

Learn how to make a nutrient rich chicken salad without the addition of mayonnaise.

Level Ups (optional)

Shred other veggies into the slaw like broccoli or jicama and try adding other fresh herbs. Rotisserie chicken may be used in place of cooking chicken breast.

Substitutions (optional)

Garbanzo or other beans can be substituted for the chicken in this recipe. Give the beans a rough mash before mixing in the sauce.

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