15-Minute Keto Chicken Salad
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Total Time
15 mins
-
Servings
2 servings
-
Calories
488 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
15-Minute Keto Chicken Salad
Description
The salad uses cooked, diced chicken breast mixed with aromatic vegetables like onion, celery, and fresh cilantro for brightness, complemented by the crumbly saltiness of feta cheese. The dressing blends mayonnaise with Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and seasoning to create a creamy, slightly tangy coating that enhances the ingredients without overpowering them.
Mixing the salad allows quick integration of flavors, and resting it briefly at room temperature or chilled can deepen the taste. The texture balances tender chicken with crunchy vegetables, offering a satisfying mouthfeel.
This salad is versatile for lunch, light dinner, or as a filling for sandwiches and wraps. Added ingredients like avocado, hard-boiled eggs, tomato, or bacon can personalize the dish. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for several days but are not recommended for freezing.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups chicken breast diced; 10 ounces, cooked
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- ¼ cup celery diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or a pinch of any other salt, Diamond Crystal brand
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the chicken breast cubes, red onion, celery, cilantro, and feta.
- In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing on the chicken salad and mix well to combine.
- Serve immediately, or chill for an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Mix again before serving.
Notes
- Cook raw chicken breasts by baking at 450°F until done, about 20 minutes, if needed.
- Allow salad to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to help flavors meld before serving.
- Customize with additions like avocado, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, or cooked bacon.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days and stir gently before serving.
- Freezing this salad is not recommended.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5recipe | |
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 729mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
