Best Chicken Salad Recipe: Creamy, Crunchy & Full of Flavor
Who says the Best Chicken Salad Recipe has to be loaded with mayo or dairy? We’re about to break that mold and bring the flavor—and fun—along with it. This recipe swaps out heavy mayo for creamy coconut milk and piles on roasted chiles, fresh cilantro, and crunchy pecans for an epic, flavor-packed twist. Bonus points: It’s all served on big, beautiful butter lettuce leaves, so you can feel fancy and health-conscious at the same time. Ready to upgrade your salad game? Let’s do this! What You NeedServings: 8 (but you might want to double it—this stuff goes fast) For the Creamy Coconut Dressing: 1 (14oz) can full-fat coconut milk ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (we’re talking fresh and flavorful, not the stuff that’s been hiding in the fridge for 2 weeks) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (get that zing) 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted (no, it’s not just for skincare)…