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Keto Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese & Walnuts

For a quick, light dinner that is very healthy, this easy keto chicken salad is the perfect choice. This homemade chicken salad uses keto-friendly ingredients which are high in protein and low carb. Meal prep time is only 15 minutes you have a keto-friendly chicken salad. For this easy meal you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken, mayo and Dijon mustard for that creamy dressing as the main ingredients, and spinach or a bed of leafy greens.

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Keto chicken salad with blue cheese and walnuts is a quick and tasty low-carb meal.

If you make a big batch, a great way to serve this delicious low-carb chicken salad is to make lettuce wraps or use a low carb tortilla. Another great addition to this healthy chicken salad is of course some crispy bacon. Substitute the blue cheese for some feta cheese. For some extra flavor, add a finely chopped red onion or some green onions. One of the best things, as you can see, is that this simple recipe is totally customizable to fit your particular taste or keto meal plan. Whether you incorporate chicken thighs or not, this low-carb lunch will not disappoint.

Nutrition Facts

Macros – per serving*

Calories: 474

Fat: 36.65g

Carbs: 3.73g

Net Carbs: 2.13g

Protein: 32.85g 

*Source: HappyForks.com

Nutritional information provided for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical guidance or advice. All information is based solely on results provided by HappyForks.com and is not guaranteed to be accurate. 

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¾ teaspoon dried or fresh dill
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ¾ lbs. pre-cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 2 medium celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 3 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Cutting board and knife

Instructions

  1. Combine the mayo, Dijon mustard, and dried dill in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
  2. Add the shredded chicken breast and chopped celery to the bowl and toss to combine.
  3. Divide the baby spinach between 4 chilled serving plates. Add one quarter of the chicken salad to each plate and top with some of the blue cheese and chopped walnuts. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
keto chicken salad from Flavor Portal recipe on a vintage ceramic plate
Enjoy this keto chicken salad with crumbled blue cheese, walnuts and a creamy mayonnaise dressing over spinach!

Storage Instructions

Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.

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Keto Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese & Walnuts

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

For a quick, light dinner that is very healthy, this easy keto chicken salad is the perfect choice. This homemade chicken salad uses keto-friendly ingredients which are high in protein and low carb. Meal prep time is only 15 minutes you have a keto-friendly chicken salad. For this easy meal you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken, mayo and Dijon mustard for that creamy dressing as the main ingredients, and spinach or a bed of leafy greens. If you make a big batch, a great way to serve this delicious low-carb chicken salad is to make lettuce wraps or use a low carb tortilla. Another great addition to this healthy chicken salad is of course some crispy bacon. Substitute the blue cheese for some feta cheese. For some extra flavor, add a finely chopped red onion or some green onions. One of the best things, as you can see, is that this simple recipe is totally customizable to fit your particular taste or keto meal plan. Whether you incorporate chicken thighs or not, this low-carb lunch will not disappoint.

Nutrition Facts Macros - per serving*

Calories: 474

Fat: 36.65g

Carbs: 3.73g

Net Carbs: 2.13g

Protein: 32.85g 

*Source: HappyForks.com

Nutritional information provided for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical guidance or advice. All information is based solely on results provided by HappyForks.com and is not guaranteed to be accurate. 

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¾ teaspoon dried or fresh dill
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ¾ lbs. pre-cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 2 medium celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 3 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine the mayo, Dijon mustard, and dried dill in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
  2. Add the shredded chicken breast and chopped celery to the bowl and toss to combine.
  3. Divide the baby spinach between 4 chilled serving plates. Add one quarter of the chicken salad to each plate and top with some of the blue cheese and chopped walnuts. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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