Low Carb Chicken Salad
Elevate your meal prep game with this Low Carb Chicken Salad, a quick and satisfying dish that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack. Featuring tender, diced chicken breast paired with crisp celery and tangy red onion, this salad gets its creamy flavor boost from a zesty dressing made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, and a splash of lemon juice. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a low-carb, keto-friendly option that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it straight out of the bowl or spoon it into romaine lettuce leaves for a light, refreshing wrap. Packed with protein and rich flavor, this easy chicken salad is a must-try for anyone focused on wholesome, low-carb recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 2 stalks Celery
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 4 leaves Romaine lettuce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the celery into small pieces and finely dice the red onion. Add both to the bowl with the chicken.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding a little more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Serve immediately as is, or spoon the chicken salad into romaine lettuce leaves for a low-carb wrap option.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.1 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 404 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 1503 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 112.3 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 251 mg | 5% | |
*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.
