Keto Chicken Waldorf Salad

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This Keto Chicken Waldorf Salad is a tasty, low-carb salad. This chicken salad is good for those who are on a keto diet. This salad is made with a combination of textures and is loaded with walnuts, crunchy celery, and soft, shredded chicken. A creamy dressing consisting of mayonnaise, lemon juice, and seasonings is used to toss the salad; fresh cucumbers and berries are optional but add a little sweetness if you’re following a strict keto diet. This Keto Chicken Waldorf Salad is a fantastic choice for a light lunch or dinner because this chicken salad is rich in protein and good fats. The chicken gives you lean protein, while the walnuts provide you with a lot of omega-3s.

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STATS:

  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Prep time: Fifteen mins
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: Twenty-five mins
  • Serving size: 1 cup
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Salad, Main Course
  • Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
  • Servings: 4

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast
  • ½ cup celery
  • 0.5 cup walnuts
  • ½ cup cucumber
  • ½ cup berries
  • ¼ cup red onion
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • Optional: fresh parsley

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

CHICKEN:

  • We can use diced or shredded cooked chicken breast for the chicken. You can poach your chicken or use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken as an alternative. Rotisserie chicken works well for a faster prep time.

CELERY:

  • Celery gives the salad a delightful crunch while also adding texture and freshness.

WALNUTS:

  • A walnut provides healthy lipids and a rich, nutty flavor. We can also utilize the sunflower & pumpkin seeds instead of walnuts if you are allergic with it or you can use other nuts like pecans.

CUCUMBERS:

  • We can include the cucumber to make this salad keto-friendly.

FRESH BERRIES:

  • Fresh berries are used to cut down on carbohydrates and add a sweet taste; a tiny quantity of berries is added.

KETO MAYONNAISE:

  • Mayonnaise is used for a creamy dressing; we must select a premium, sugar-free mayo, ideally made with avocado oil. We would also utilize the full-fat Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise.

LEMON JUICE:

  • We have to say that fresh lemon Juice enhances the taste of this salad and also increase the acidity of this salad.

BLACK PEPPER & SALT:

  • We can add salt and pepper to balance the taste of this salad.

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INSTRUCTION:

  1. Cook and chill the chicken then shred or dice it if you aren’t using precooked chicken.
  2. Take a large mixing dish and combine the red onion, cucumbers, berries, walnuts, chicken, and celery.
  3. Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. After adding the dressing to the chicken mixture, toss to coat it evenly.
  5. We can refrigerate the salad for fifteen to thirty minutes before we have this salad for the great taste.
  6. We can garnish the salad with parsley.

TIPS:

  • We can add a little apple cider vinegar for a little tang.
  • You can serve this salad on the small spinach leaves, lettuce or the keto-friendly tortillas.
  • We can store the salad dressing separately for meal prep and combined before serving.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • You can put this chicken Waldorf salad in the box and stock up this salad for 3 to 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • This chicken Waldorf salad contains mayonnaise so it is not good to store this mayonnaise.

FAQs:

Is this chicken Waldorf salad keto?

  • Yes, this chicken Waldorf salad is keto and it only contains 4g net carbs, 28g proteins, and 2g fiber in a single serving of this salad.

How to make this chicken Waldorf salad nut-free?

  • We can use the sunflower or pumpkin seeds as a substitute for the walnuts or exclude the walnuts to make this chicken Waldorf salad nut-free.

Will I make this chicken Waldorf salad with Greek yogurt?

  • We have to use the full-fat Greek yogurt to make this chicken Waldorf salad and we also have to check the carb count of this yogurt.

Can I make this chicken Waldorf salad dairy-free?

  • Yes, we can make this chicken Waldorf salad by using the dairy-free mayonnaise in this salad.

Will we store this chicken Waldorf salad?

  • Yes, we can store this chicken Waldorf salad and put the salad in the box and stock this salad in the fridge for 3 to 4 days and we cannot able to freeze this salad because of the mayonnaise.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 350 kcal
Total Carbs: 6g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 24g
Sodium: 400mg
Potassium: 450mg