Pomegranate Chicken Salad
This simple recipe is best with rotisserie chicken, mayo, and pomegranate seeds and can be meal prepped for a healthy and protein-filled lunch.
Servings: 1 person
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp fresh chives or green onion, chopped into small pieces
- 2 tbsp good mayonnaise*
- 3/4 cup rotisserie chicken meat, pulled or roughly chopped
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh pomegranate seeds
- Optional: Distilled white vinegar or lemon juice for extra acidity.
Instructions
- In a food processor (if using), pulse chives or green onion till finely chopped. Add mayo, chicken, salt and pepper. Pulse quickly 5-10x until desired consistency is reached. Stir in pomegranate seeds and chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- For more acidity, add 1-2 teaspoons of vinegar or lemon juice with the chicken/mayo combo. If you don't have a food processor, simply chop the chives/onion and chicken and then stir to combine.
Notes
- Plain rotisserie chickens can be found at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Fresh Market, and Central Market, to name a few. They're just whole chickens with salt and pepper or no seasonings.
- Pomegranate seeds are typically found with other packaged fruit/berries but are usually hidden!
- If following a migraine diet, do not use lemon juice, only use distilled white vinegar or a pinch of sumac for lemon flavor.
- See my pantry staples post for mayo suggestions or make your own (see post for suggestions).
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
