Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
– ½ cup mayonnaise (preferably full-fat)
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1 cup celery, diced
– ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
– ½ cup green bell pepper, diced
– ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch
Instructions
Making Keto Chicken Salad is easy, especially when you follow these straightforward steps:
1. Prepare Ingredients: Start by dicing your cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. Mix Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
3. Add Chicken: Incorporate the diced chicken into the dressing and mix well to ensure it’s fully coated.
4. Chop Vegetables: Dice the celery, bell pepper, and onion. Add them to the chicken mixture.
5. Add Parsley: Fold in the fresh parsley, mixing gently to avoid mashing the ingredients.
6. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
7. Optional Nuts: If desired, fold in the chopped nuts for extra texture.
8. Chill: Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Following these steps ensures your Keto Chicken Salad is as flavorful as it is nutritious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Fat: 28g
- Protein: 28g