Keto Chicken & Celery Salad

Keto Chicken & Celery Salad is perfect for anyone on a low-carb or keto diet. Everyone will love this light, delicious, and refreshing salad. This Salad is rich in flavor & texture & it is made with celery, shredded chicken, and mayonnaise-based dressing. We can enhance the taste of this salad with the addition of red onion & fresh herbs, and we can also add Dijon mustard & lemon juice, which adds brightness to this salad. We can serve this salad cold in lettuce cups, by itself, or with keto crackers for a wholesome, high-protein dinner. This salad is delicious, delightful, along keto-friendly as well, with only 2g net carbs/serving. Keto Chicken & Celery Salad is also naturally gluten-free, and we can easily customize this salad by adding avocado, hard-boiled eggs, or nuts to make this salad healthy, crunchy, and loaded with healthy fats & proteins.

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STATS:

Prep time: Ten mins
Cook time: Fifteen mins
Total time: 25 minutes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320 kcal
Course: Lunch, Salad
Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
Serving size: One cup
Servings: 4

EQUIPMENT:

Large bowl
Whisk
Small bowl
Spatula
Knife
Chopping board

INGREDIENTS:

1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 cups cooked chicken breast
1 cup celery
¼ cup red onion
Black pepper
¼ cup mayonnaise
One teaspoon lemon juice
Salt
Fresh herbs

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

CHICKEN:

We can use cooked chicken breast for a lean protein source. We can also utilize the Rotisserie chicken which is a quick and easy way to add flavor while saving time or we can also use the remaining baked or grilled chicken.

CELERY:

Celery balances the creamy dressing with a delightful crunch and freshness. You make consuming it easier; make sure you chop it finely.

RED ONIONS:

Red onion gives the salad a subtle, slightly sweet taste without becoming overbearing. Before drying, immerse the chopped onion in cold water for five minutes if you want a softer taste.

MAYONNAISE:

We have to choose a premium, sugar-free mayonnaise prepared with avocado or olive oil.

DIJON MUSTARD:

Dijon mustard balances the richness of the mayo and adds tang to the dressing.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

Apple cider vinegar enhances the taste & maintains the salad’s freshness.

HERBS:

Fresh herbs, such as parsley or dill, give the salad a taste and color boost that makes it look more colorful and enticing.

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INSTRUCTION:

We can put the chopped celery, cooked chicken, & red onion in a big bowl.
Mix the components with the spatula.
Take a small bowl and add the pepper, lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, and Dijon mustard.
Stir these ingredients with the whisk.
We can drizzle the dressing in the chicken mixture.
Mix with the spatula to combine both.
Then we can taste and adjust the seasoning if required.
We can top this chicken & celery salad with herbs like parsley, or cilantro ahead of serving this salad.
We can also chill the salad for 15 minutes before serving.

TIPS:

We can make the double batch to make meal preparation simple along the week.
You could also sprinkle some slices of pecans or walnuts for the additional crunch & healthy fats.
We can also serve this chicken and celery salad in the lettuce cups or over-sliced cucumbers for a no-carb alternative.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

You would place the chicken and celery salad in the seal box and store the salad for 3-4 days.

FREEZER:

You should not have to save this chicken and celery salad because this salad contains the mayonnaise containing dressing which will get curdles when we thaw the salad.

FAQs:

Is this chicken and celery salad low in carbs?

This chicken and celery salad is low in carbs and just comprises 2g net carbs, and 25g protein is present in one serving of this chicken and celery salad.

Can I make this salad with a can of chicken?

Yes, we can make this chicken and celery salad with the can of chicken but it is better to use the rotisserie chicken or fresh chicken for the nice flavor in this salad.