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Chicken Paprikash Salad with Dairy Free Dressing recipe by Safe Plated

Chicken Paprikash Salad with Dairy Free Dressing

A lighter take on classic Paprikash. Shredded chicken is tossed in a creamy, dairy-free paprika dressing and served over a bed of fresh greens.

20m prep + 20m cook4 servings
Contains eggContains soyNUTS-free
350 cal|35g protein|15g carbs|15g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts
  • 8 oz Lettuce mix
  • 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium Cucumber
  • 0.5 medium Red onion
  • 0.5 cup Dairy-free mayonnaise (soy-based)
  • 1 tbsp Sweet paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the 1.5 lbs chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken cool slightly for 5 minutes, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2In a medium bowl, combine the 0.5 cup dairy-free mayonnaise, 1 tbsp sweet paprika, 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  3. 3Add the shredded chicken to the bowl with the paprika dressing. Toss gently until all the chicken is evenly coated.
  4. 4Divide the 8 oz lettuce mix among four plates.
  5. 5Arrange the 1 pint cherry tomatoes, the sliced 1 medium cucumber, and the thinly sliced 0.5 medium red onion over the lettuce on each plate.
  6. 6Spoon the chicken paprikash salad mixture evenly over the prepared greens on each plate. Serve immediately.

Substitutions

Dairy MayonnaiseSoy Based Mayonnaise

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