This creamy, shredded chicken salad is the perfect go-to chicken salad recipe, and it’s keto! This Keto Chicken Salad is ultra addictive! Its main ingredients are all low-carb. Ideal as a dish or for a busy weeknight dinner.
The most delicious Keto Chicken Salad is also perfect at picnics and parties. It keeps very well in the refrigerator so you can easily make it ahead of time.
Keto Chicken Salad Ingredients
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make a keto chicken salad. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need:
Chicken breast: are my go-to for chicken salad, but you can mix in chicken thigh meat, too! Chicken thighs are fattier, which is perfect if you’re following a keto way of eating.
Feta cheese: crumble (or dice) it yourself.
Mayonnaise: I always recommend using full-fat mayo (same with sour cream and cream cheese, though they’re not needed in this recipe) since lighter versions are more processed. They usually include sweeteners to make up for the flavor lost as a result of removing some of the fat content, which is not ideal if you’re keto.
Dijon mustard: Traditional French mustard is creamier, thicker, and less vinegary than yellow mustard.
Minced garlic: Mince it yourself.
Keto Chicken Salad Flavor Variations
For extra fat and protein, mix in chopped hardboiled eggs and cooked, chopped bacon! I like to top off a scoop of this variation with a little ranch dressing.
Like your chicken salad a little spicy? Mix in buffalo sauce ( little or as much as you like) for a buffalo keto chicken salad.
Keto Chicken Salad Tips
I really recommend letting the chicken salad chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. It’s not a requirement or anything.
Careful not to overcook your chicken! Remove it from the water when it reaches 15 min., and let it rest 5 minutes before shredding it.
If you end up with leftovers, refrigerate them in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days. Since it keeps well and there’s no reheating needed, it’s a great option for meal preps and make-ahead meals!
Keto Chicken Salad Instructions
Boil chicken breast for 15 min., and chop using preferred method.
Chop onion and parsley.
Add the chicken, red onion, parsley, to a medium bowl, and scrumble feta cheese.
Now, make the dressing. Simply whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced fresh garlic.
The final step is to mix the dressing into the salad. That’s it! I told you it was easy!
Keto Chicken Salad is Ready! I hope you enjoy this super easy Vegan Recipe, can’t wait to hear what you think!
Bon Appetit!
What ingredients Are In this Keto Chicken Salad
Keto Chicken Salad
This creamy, shredded chicken salad is the perfect go-to chicken salad recipe, and it’s keto! This Keto Chicken Salad is ultra addictive! Its main ingredients are all low-carb. Ideal as a dish or for a busy weeknight dinner.
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minutesIngredients
1 lb. / 400gChicken Breast
1 small Red onion
Parsley
3 oz. 70 g.Feta Cheese
2 tbsp. Mayonnaise
1 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
3 Garlic Cloves
1 tbsp. Lemon Juice
Directions
- Boil chicken breast for 15 min., and chop using preferred method.
- Chop onion and parsley.
- Add the chicken, red onion, parsley, to a medium bowl, and scrumble feta cheese.
- Now, make the dressing. Simply whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced fresh garlic.
- The final step is to mix the dressing into the salad. That’s it! I told you it was easy!
Recipe Video
Frequently asked questions
How do you fix chicken salad?
Easy! Simply add an extra spoonful of a ingredient such as mayonnaise, sour cream, or even Greek yogurt. You can also add a tablespoon of olive oil.
How to prevent my chicken salad from being watery?
The water is released when salt is added. It draws moisture from the other ingredients. In the ratios used here, there’s actually very little risk of this happening.
But if you store the salad overnight and it seems too watery even after you’ve mixed it again, simply add a spoonful of mayonnaise, sour cream, or olive oil.
Is this a make-ahead recipe?
Yes. You can make it a few hours before you plan on serving it, cover, and store it in the fridge. Mix it again before serving.
Variations and substitutions
This is obviously a basic recipe, and you should feel free to add to it as you like. Celery is obvious – about 1/4 cup, chopped, adds a nice crunch. Other welcome additions are 1/4 avocado, cubed, for flavor and creaminess, grated or diced hardboiled egg, chopped bacon.
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