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Creamy Keto Chicken Salad
5 from 12 votes

Creamy Keto Chicken Salad

This Creamy Keto Chicken Salad combines shredded cooked chicken with finely diced celery, chopped spring onions, and fresh parsley, all tossed in a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and lemon juice. The texture balances the crispness of fresh vegetables with tender chicken coated in a smooth, flavorful dressing. This salad serves well as a low-carb meal or snack, particularly when paired with lettuce wraps or keto-friendly breads.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 282 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken 4 cups, cooked and shredded
  • ½ cup celery finely diced, 60g, 2 stalks
  • ¼ cup spring onions chopped, green parts only, 25g, about 2 scallions
  • ¼ cup parsley finely chopped, 15g, fresh
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise 80g
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 16g
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 12g (½ lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, diced

Instructions

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  1. Stir together all ingredients for the dressing: mayonnaise, garlic powder, lemon, mustard, salt and pepper.
  2. Chop the celery finely by slicing the stalk lengthways a few times, then chopping it into very small cubes. Chop the spring onions. Stir the chopped parsley, scallions and celery into the dressing.
  3. Shred the chicken using 2 forks. Option to cut into small cubes. Fold the shredded chicken into the salad.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • The recipe yields 4 large servings of approximately 1 cup each with 5 grams net carbs per serving.
  • Rotisserie chicken or leftover roast chicken can be used for convenience.
  • Serve the salad in lettuce wraps, on cucumber slices, halved bell peppers, or keto-friendly breads and crackers.
  • Optional additions include bacon, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds), fresh dill or cilantro, and red onions.
  • The salad stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days but is not recommended for freezing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 282kcal (14%) Total Carbohydrates 2.3g (1%) Protein 26.1g (52%) Fat 18.4g (28%) Saturated Fat 2.8g (14%) Fiber 0.8g (3%) Sugar 0.5g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282

% Daily Value*

Calories 282kcal 14%
Total Carbohydrates 2.3g 1%
Protein 26.1g 52%
Fat 18.4g 28%
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Sugar 0.5g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.