Description
This Keto Chicken Salad is a quick, flavorful low-carb dish perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. Combining creamy mayonnaise with fresh herbs and shredded chicken, it's an easy recipe that is ready in just 10 minutes, delivering a satisfying and nutritious meal for six servings.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Mustard
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
Salad
- 3 cups Shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup Green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, fresh dill, fresh parsley, and minced garlic until the ingredients are fully combined and smooth, creating a flavorful base for the salad.
- Combine with Chicken: Add the shredded cooked chicken and chopped green onions to the dressing mixture. Gently stir everything together until the chicken and greens are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Season to Taste: Season the chicken salad with sea salt and black pepper according to your preference. Mix well to distribute the seasoning evenly throughout the salad.
- Chill to Develop Flavors: For best taste, refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and deepen, although it can be served immediately if time is short.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Using rotisserie chicken can save prep time when shredding the chicken.
- Adjust herbs like dill and parsley to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve over a bed of leafy greens or in lettuce wraps for a complete keto-friendly meal.
- Optional: Add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for a subtle kick.