Keto Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
Light, flavorful, and perfect for a low-carb lifestyle, this Keto Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad is a quick and satisfying dish that's ready in just 15 minutes. Made with tender chunks of cooked chicken, crunchy celery, and green onions, this salad is elevated by the delightful crunch of walnuts and the subtle sweetness of sugar-free dried cranberries. A creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, brightened with a splash of lemon juice, brings all the flavors together harmoniously. Served over a bed of crisp salad greens, this keto-friendly recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and a balance of textures, it's a deliciously guilt-free way to stay on track with your low-carb goals! Keywords: keto chicken salad, low-carb lunch, cranberry walnut salad, easy keto recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 2 whole Celery stalks
- 2 whole Green onions
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Sugar-free dried cranberries
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
Instructions
Chop the cooked chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the celery stalks and green onions, and add them to the bowl with the chicken.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
Roughly chop the walnuts and add them along with the sugar-free dried cranberries to the chicken salad. Mix until evenly distributed.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the chicken salad over the mixed salad greens for a fresh, crunchy base.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 117 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 567 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 582 mg | 12% | |
*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.
