Keto Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

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Keto Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad contains a silky texture & is delicious. We prepare this flavorful salad with shredded chicken, pecans, mayonnaise, cream cheese, celery, cranberry essence, Dijon mustard, and simple seasonings. This flavorful salad contains approximately 390 calories and only 3 g of net carbs. This salad requires about 30 minutes from start to finish. Keto Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, meal prep, picnics, potlucks, lettuce wraps, sandwiches on keto bread, and quick weekday meals. It can be refrigerated in an airtight container for a minimum of 4 days, though freezing is not suggested due to the mayonnaise-based dressing. You can serve this flavorful salad with keto lettuce cups, cauliflower salad, avocado cucumber salad, roasted asparagus, or cheese crisps.

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STATS:

  • Course: Salad, Lunch, Main Course
  • Calories: 390 kcal
  • Diet: Keto
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Portion Size: 1 cup
  • Cooking Mode: No-Cook
  • Total Servings: 4
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

TOOLS:

  • Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Fork
  • Small whisk
  • Airtight storage container

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups chicken breast
  • ½ cup celery
  • ⅓ cup pecans
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon cranberry essence
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon parsley

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:

CHICKEN BREAST:

  • We utilize chicken breast because it provides lean protein and structure to the salad. As an alternative, you can use rotisserie chicken, chicken thighs, turkey breast, or canned chicken.

PECANS:

  • Pecans provide nutritious fats & a rich texture to the salad. As a replacement, you can use walnuts, macadamia nuts, almonds, or hazelnuts.

MAYONNAISE:

  • We use mayonnaise because it creates a creamy dressing and adds keto-friendly fats. Instead, you can use avocado mayonnaise, homemade keto mayo, or full-fat Greek yogurt.

CREAM CHEESE:

  • Cream cheese provides richness and a smooth, creamy texture to the salad. As an alternative, you can use mascarpone cheese, full-fat sour cream, or soft goat cheese.

CRANBERRY ESSENCE:

  • We utilize cranberry essence because it delivers cranberry flavor without the carbohydrates found in dried cranberries. As a substitute, you can use sugar-free cranberry extract, natural cranberry flavoring, or cranberry-flavored stevia.

CELERY:

  • Celery adds freshness and a crisp, crunchy texture to the salad. As a replacement, you can use cucumber, radishes, or chopped green bell peppers.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cook the chicken and then cool it if required.
  2. Make bite-sized pieces of the chicken by shredding it.
  3. Perfectly stir the black pepper, mayonnaise, salt, cream cheese, garlic powder, cranberry essence, onion powder, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a dish.
  4. Mix in the chopped pecans, chicken, and chopped celery.
  5. Properly whisk them till they are uniformly coated.
  6. Include an additional drop of cranberry extract to get a powerful cranberry flavor.
  7. Chill for almost thirty minutes to give the tastes time to emerge.
  8. Serve this flavorful salad with your preferred keto side dishes.

TIPS:

  • Refrigerate it and then serve to get a deep flavor.
  • You could gently toast the pecans to provide improved flavor.
  • Include chopped fresh herbs for additional fresh taste.
  • We utilize freshly cooked chicken for a perfect texture.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Avocado Cucumber
  • Caesar
  • Broccoli Bacon
  • Greek
  • Cabbage Slaw

VEGETABLE SIDES:

  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Sautéed Zucchini
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Cauliflower Rice

BREAD OPTIONS:

  • Keto Cloud Bread
  • Almond Flour Bread
  • Flaxseed Bread
  • Chaffles
  • Coconut Flour Biscuits

APPETIZERS:

  • Deviled Eggs
  • Cheese Crisps
  • Stuffed Mini Peppers
  • Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños
  • Cucumber Bites

SNACK PAIRINGS:

  • Mixed Olives
  • Cheese Cubes
  • Pork Rinds
  • Macadamia Nuts
  • Celery Sticks

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put this flavorful salad in a closed vessel and store it for longer than 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • We do not suggest storing this flavorful salad, as the celery and mayonnaise will be watery after defrosting.

FAQs:

Could we prepare this flavorful salad earlier?

  • Yes, you can make this flavorful salad beforehand, as it will keep in the refrigerator for at least 4 days.

May we utilize walnuts as a replacement for pecans?

  • Yes, you can use walnuts instead, as they also work perfectly as a keto alternative.

Will we utilize rotisserie chicken?

  • Yes, you can use rotisserie chicken, which works perfectly and saves your time.

How can we get more nutritious fats?

  • You can include additional pecans or diced avocado before eating.

May we prepare this flavorful salad dairy-free?

  • Yes, you can include an extra amount of mayonnaise and skip the cream cheese to make this flavorful salad non-dairy.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Portion Size: 1 Cup

Calories: 390 kcal

Sodium: 480 mg

Net Carbs: 3 g

Fiber: 1 g

Sugar: 1 g

Fats: 28 g

Proteins: 29 g

Total Carbs: 4 g