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    Keto chicken salad

    Published: May 27, 2021 · Updated: Jan 30, 2022 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    This easy keto chicken salad recipe, with a creamy dressing and crunch from the walnuts and onions, is a very satisfying salad that is gluten-free and can be enjoyed on a low carb diet.

    Close up shot of a salad with shredded chicken, red onions, celery and creamy dressing, topped with chopped spring onions.
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    Ingredients and substitutes

    Chicken - You can, of course, make your own shredded chicken with chicken breasts and thighs in a pressure cooker, Dutch oven, or just boil and shred it. However, I like to cut corners when I can without hurting the quality, so I use rotisserie chicken in this EASY chicken salad! If you take my advice, don't forget to remove the skin and bones.

    Onions - I decided to use two different types of onion - red and green. Red onions can add too many carbs, so I decided to replace some with green onions that are delicious and more keto-friendly.

    Celery - If you don’t like celery, you can add diced cucumber instead.

    Nuts - Walnuts are my favorites, but pecans or crushed almonds will work as well.

    INSTANT KETO MAYONNAISE - I make my own mayo using olive oil, but you can use any mayonnaise you like.

    Dijon mustard – You can add any type of mustard you like, but I prefer Dijon mustard because it has no sugar in it.

    Lemon juice - This low carb chicken salad is very delicious but can be heavy. That's why adding some acidity brings a fresh touch to it. You can also use white wine or apple cider vinegar if you like.

    Cilantro – Alternately, you can add freshly chopped parsley.

    Step by step instructions

    In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and salt with black pepper to taste.

    4 images collage picture showing step by step directions of how to make keto chicken salad.

    In a salad bowl, add the chicken, onions, walnuts, celery, and cilantro. Pour the prepared dressing on top and toss everything to combine. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

    Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to combine the flavors. Serve!

    Serving ideas

    You will miss out on a lot if you don't try to make a homemade keto chicken salad sandwich with my MICROWAVE KETO BREAD or KETO DINNER ROLLS.

    Also, according to me, you can use this basic chicken salad as a dip (yes, you can do it!). Try to make my LOW CARBS CHIA CRACKERS, KETO SEED CRACKERS, or LOW CARB KETO TORTILLA CHIPS and see how this salad transforms into a low carb snack.

    A large bowl with chicken salad garnished with shopped spring onions, a silver spoon inside the bowl.

    Carbs in keto chicken salad

    This low carb keto salad can be split into 6 generous portions with around 1g net carbs per serving.

    FAQ

    How long will chicken salad last in the fridge?

    You can store it in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    Can I freeze chicken salad?

    While you can freeze shredded chicken with onions to thaw them overnight in the fridge and make the salad later, don't freeze it with the dressing. The dressing will become watery once thawed, which won't make for a good tasting salad.

    Can I make it with shredded turkey meat instead?

    Yes, you can!

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    Recipe

    A grey round bowl filled with creamy chicken salad with celery and red onions, topped with chopped spring onions.

    Keto chicken salad

    This easy keto chicken salad recipe, with a creamy dressing and crunch from the walnuts and onions, is a very satisfying salad that is gluten-free and can be enjoyed on a low carb diet.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Lunch, Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Chicken lunch, Chicken salad, Gluten-free salad, Keto salad
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 277kcal
    Author: Anna

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups 1lb/450g shredded chicken I use rotisserie chicken
    • 1 small 40g red onion finely chopped
    • 1 20 g green onion chopped
    • 2 stalk 80g celery chopped
    • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro finely chopped
    • ⅓ cup 35g walnuts roughly chopped
    • ½ cup 115g Instant keto mayonnaise or any mayo of your choice
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • Salt to taste
    • Black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and salt with black pepper to taste.
    • In a salad bowl, add the chicken, onions, walnuts, celery, and cilantro. Pour the prepared dressing on top and toss everything to combine. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
    • Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to combine the flavors. Serve!

    Notes

    NET CARBS: 1g
    Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto chicken salad
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
    Calories 277 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 22g44%
    Vitamin A 252IU5%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 29mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This website, https://heretocook.com, offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as Cronometer.com and MyFitnesPal.com

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    1. Amy

      June 20, 2021 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      I’m obsessed with this salad. Very delicious and simple, thanks for the recipe!

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      • Anna

        June 20, 2021 at 8:14 pm

        You're welcome!

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