Keto Chicken Avocado Salad
Creamy, no-mayo chicken avocado salad with crisp celery and lemon — just 4.2g net carbs per serving and ready in 15 minutes. A protein-packed keto lunch you can spoon into lettuce cups, pile onto a low-carb wrap, or eat straight from the bowl.
Head of Nutrition · June 18, 2026
Nutrition per serving
Per serving · makes 4. Values are estimates; brands vary.
This creamy chicken avocado salad skips the heavy mayo in favor of ripe avocado, lemon, and a touch of olive oil for a fresh, satisfying keto lunch. It comes together in 15 minutes with no cooking required if you start with rotisserie chicken.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 1 lb / 450g rotisserie or poached)
- 2 medium ripe avocados, diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (avocado oil mayo)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, red onion, and cilantro.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- 4
Add the diced avocado and fold gently so it stays in chunks rather than turning to mush.
- 5
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon. Serve immediately in lettuce cups or chilled for 30 minutes for a firmer salad.
Tips & notes
- The lemon juice does double duty — it brightens the dressing and slows avocado browning. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface before refrigerating.
- Swap cilantro for fresh dill or parsley if you prefer, and add a diced jalapeno for heat without adding meaningful carbs.
- Stores covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. The avocado softens over time, so this salad is best eaten the day it's made.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many carbs are in keto chicken avocado salad?
- Each serving has 4.2g net carbs (8.7g total carbs minus 4.5g fiber), 372 calories, 31g protein, and 24g fat. This recipe makes 4 servings.
- Can I make keto chicken avocado salad ahead of time?
- Yes, but it's best within 24 hours. The lemon juice and a layer of plastic wrap pressed onto the surface help keep the avocado green. Stir gently before serving and add a fresh squeeze of lemon if needed.
- What can I serve keto chicken avocado salad with?
- Spoon it into butter lettuce or romaine cups, wrap it in a low-carb tortilla, stuff it into a halved bell pepper, or serve it over a bed of greens with extra olive oil for a complete keto lunch.
