Hearty Chicken Salad Paleo (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1.5 lb chicken breasts or thighs, or 1½ cups cooked chicken
02 - 2 stalks celery
03 - 1/4 small onion, sliced thinly or chopped
04 - 1 large carrot, grated
05 - 1/3 cup sliced black olives
06 - 1/3 cup paleo mayonnaise
07 - 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1 tbsp chopped parsley
10 - Salt & pepper to taste
11 - Paprika for garnish

→ Optional Add-ins

12 - Chopped nuts
13 - Dried cranberries
14 - Dill
15 - Grapes
16 - Apples

# Steps to Follow:

01 - If using raw chicken, boil the meat for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
02 - Set aside so it cools, and chop into small pieces.
03 - Mix the cooked chicken with the remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
04 - Let the salad sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - You can customize this salad by adding your preferred optional ingredients like chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or fresh herbs.