Elevate your lunch game with this Keto Classic Homemade Chicken Salad—a creamy, flavorful dish that’s perfect for low-carb diets. Made with tender cooked chicken breast, crisp celery, and tangy red onion, this salad is tossed in a rich dressing of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, then brightened with fresh parsley for a burst of herbaceousness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile chicken salad can be enjoyed as a quick stand-alone meal, served over a fresh bed of lettuce, or tucked into a keto-friendly wrap. With minimal prep and bold flavors, it’s the ideal dish for meal prep, picnics, or a satisfying midday bite. Keywords: keto chicken salad, healthy meal prep, low-carb recipe, quick lunch idea.
Begin by dicing the cooked chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the celery stalks and add them to the bowl with the chicken.
Dice the red onion finely and add to the chicken mixture.
Add the chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, ground black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the chopped chicken and vegetables.
Stir everything together gently with a spatula until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste the chicken salad, and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Serve cold, on its own, over a bed of lettuce, or in a keto-friendly wrap.
Calories |
2380 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 188.4 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 522 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 2372 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 112.2 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 310 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.