Sonoma Chicken Salad (Whole Foods Copycat)

This Complete Meals copycat Sonoma rooster salad combines shredded rooster with grapes, pecans, purple onion and celery all tossed in a creamy, candy poppy seed dressing. It’s straightforward, flavorful and the right make-ahead lunch recipe.

I’ve just a few totally different rooster salad recipes on the weblog like this greek yogurt rooster salad and tarragon rooster salad, however this Sonoma rooster salad would possibly simply be my new fave!

This rooster salad was impressed by my love for the Complete Meals salad bar. Despite the fact that I haven’t been in endlessly, I vividly bear in mind all the time getting the Sonoma rooster salad each time I ended by Complete Meals (together with the garlicky kale salad and crackling cauliflower). I used to be craving this salad the opposite week, so I assumed it was about time to recreate this dish at dwelling so I may make it each time my coronary heart needs.

As quickly as I made it, I remembered why I liked this rooster salad a lot! It’s SO flavorful and has the right stability of savory, candy and crunchy. Plus, identical to with all my rooster salads this recipe is tremendous straightforward to make, particularly when you use a store-bought rotisserie rooster or prep your shredded rooster prematurely. I really like meal prepping my gradual cooker shredded rooster to have available for salads like this one all through the week.

• shredded rooster – I really like utilizing rotisserie rooster for this recipe as a result of it’s fast and straightforward, however you may as well use my foolproof technique for gradual cooker shredded rooster or immediate pot shredded rooster.
• purple grapes – halved grapes add a burst of sweetness and juicy texture that pairs completely with the savory rooster.
• pecans – provides a pleasant crunch and a nutty taste. I recommend toasting them for additional taste!
• purple onion and celery – these veggies add somewhat texture, crunch and coloration to the salad.
• mayonnaise and greek yogurt – the combo of the 2 binds the substances along with a creamy texture. I really like utilizing greek yogurt as a sub for a number of the mayo as a result of it has much less fats and energy and extra protein. In relation to mayo, I really like utilizing the Primal Kitchen avocado oil mayo, which is sugar-free, dairy-free and refined oil-free.
• apple cider vinegar – helps by balancing the sweetness of the grapes and honey.
• honey – only a contact so as to add pure sweetness to the dressing.
• poppy seeds – these add a little bit of texture and a refined nutty taste to the salad.

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Serving Recommendations

There are such a lot of methods to serve this rotisserie rooster salad. Listed here are some serving strategies:

• With crackers: Serve this rooster salad with crackers for a snack or gentle lunch. Attempt my almond flour crackers.
• As a sandwich: Make sonoma rooster salad sandwiches by serving it on sourdough bread or croissants. I really like including tomato slices, purple onion and lettuce or spinach to make it a full sandwich.
• Lettuce wraps: When you desire a low-carb and gluten-free possibility, use giant lettuce leaves (resembling iceberg or butter lettuce) as wraps and fill them with the rooster salad.
• Over greens: Prime a mattress of greens with this rooster salad for a meal-sized salad or serve it in lettuce leaves for lettuce wraps.
• On a Mattress of Greens: Serve the rooster salad on a mattress of contemporary greens like spinach, arugula, or combined child greens for one thing gentle and nutritious.

Storing Leftovers

Retailer any leftover rooster salad in an hermetic container within the fridge for 3-5 days.

When able to serve, give the salad stir and add any further seasoning if wanted. If it appears a bit dry, you’ll be able to add somewhat extra Greek yogurt or mayonnaise to freshen it up.

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