Classic Keto Chicken Salad with Mayonnaise and Celery

This Classic Keto Chicken Salad is a perfect blend of creamy mayonnaise, crunchy celery, and tender chicken, all wrapped up in a low carb, high fat package that's as delicious as it is satisfying. It's an easy-to-make dish that works well for a quick lunch, dinner, or as a hearty snack.

Course Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword Chicken Salad with Mayonnaise, Keto Chicken Salad, Keto Lunch Ideas, Low Carb Chicken Salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 400kcal

Equipment

Large mixing bowl
Small mixing bowl
Whisk
Cutting board
Chef’s knife

Ingredients

2 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced 16 ounces, or approximately 450 grams
½ cup Celery, finely chopped 4 ounces, or approximately 113 grams
1 cup Mayonnaise 8 ounces, or approximately 225 grams
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 0.5 ounces, or approximately 14 grams
1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice 0.5 ounces, or approximately 14 grams
2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped 0.2 ounces, or approximately 5.6 grams
½ teaspoon Salt 2.5 grams
¼ teaspoon Ground black pepper 1 gram
¼ cup Green onions, sliced 1 ounce, or approximately 28 grams, for garnish

Instructions

Begin by dicing your fully cooked chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the celery and add it to the bowl with the chicken.
In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, and chopped dill. Whisk these ingredients together until you have a smooth and well-blended dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and celery mixture. Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper.
Gently fold all the ingredients together until the chicken and celery are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. For a more personalized touch, you can add a pinch more salt or a squeeze more lemon juice as per your preference.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

For the best flavor, use high-quality mayonnaise and fresh lemon juice.

This chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

For an even lower carb count, you can reduce the amount of celery or substitute it with other keto-friendly vegetables like chopped spinach or diced cucumber.

Serve this keto chicken salad on a bed of mixed greens, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or enjoy it by itself for a fulfilling meal.

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