Description
Keto Chicken Salad is a creamy, flavorful, and protein-packed dish made with tender shredded chicken, crisp celery, and a rich mayonnaise-based dressing. Perfect for quick meal prep or a light lunch, it combines simple ingredients to deliver a satisfying low-carb option suitable for keto diets.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp diced red onion
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until smooth and fully blended to create a creamy base for the salad.
- Add chicken and vegetables: Stir the shredded chicken, finely chopped celery, and diced red onion into the dressing. Mix thoroughly to ensure everything is coated evenly with the dressing.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes. This step enhances the flavor as the ingredients meld together and serves the salad cold for optimal taste.
Notes
- Serve the chicken salad in crisp lettuce wraps or over a bed of mixed greens for a fresh, low-carb meal.
- Add texture and flavor by including chopped pecans or slices of creamy avocado.
- This salad can easily be doubled for meal prep or packed lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
