Keto Zesty Lemon Herb Chicken Salad Bowl
Brighten up your keto meal plan with this flavorful and nutrient-packed Keto Zesty Lemon Herb Chicken Salad Bowl! This vibrant dish combines tender, shredded chicken breast atop a fresh bed of mixed greens, adorned with crisp cucumber slices, creamy avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes. The star of the recipe is its tangy lemon herb dressing, made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and fragrant parsley and dill, offering a light yet zesty punch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing bowl is a delightful blend of vibrant flavors and textures, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Gluten-free, low-carb, and bursting with healthy fats, this salad is a keto-friendly staple designed to nourish and satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, lay a base of mixed greens evenly across the bottom.
Arrange the cooked, shredded chicken breast, cucumber slices, avocado slices, and cherry tomato halves over the greens in sections or mixed together, depending on your preference.
Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh parsley and dill over the salad for an added burst of fresh, herbaceous flavor.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the zesty dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.4 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 1625 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 165.7 g | 331% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 3555 mg | 76% | |
*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.
