Low Carb Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime game with this delicious and nutritious Low Carb Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad, a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors with a pleasing crunch. Featuring tender chunks of cooked chicken breast, sugar-free dried cranberries, and coarsely chopped walnuts, this recipe balances flavor and texture while keeping things light and healthy. A creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a splash of lemon juice ties everything together with a tangy kick. Enhanced by diced celery and served over a fresh bed of mixed greens, this salad is ideal for a guilt-free meal that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Packed with protein and low in carbs, it’s a great choice for those following keto or low-carb diets. Perfect for meal prep or a quick refreshingly cold dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries (sugar-free)
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 2 stalks Celery
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed greens
Instructions
Begin by chopping the cooked chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the dried cranberries to the bowl. Make sure to choose sugar-free cranberries to keep the recipe low carb.
Coarsely chop the walnuts and add them to the bowl. This will add a delightful crunch to the salad.
Dice the celery stalks into small pieces and mix them with the chicken, cranberries, and walnuts.
In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by combining the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Stir well until smooth.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, then pour it over the chicken mixture.
Gently stir everything together to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
To serve, place a portion of the chicken salad over a bed of mixed greens. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days for a cold salad option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.7 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2169 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.9 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.1 g | ||
| Protein | 126.7 g | 253% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 835 mg | 18% | |
*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.
