Keto Chicken Salad
Creamy, herb-flecked chicken salad built on tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, and a tangy mayo-Dijon dressing. At just 2.3g net carbs per serving and ready in 20 minutes, it's the easiest keto lunch you'll make on repeat all week.
Head of Nutrition · June 17, 2026
Nutrition per serving
Per serving · makes 4. Values are estimates; brands vary.
This creamy keto chicken salad packs tender chicken, crunchy celery, and bright fresh herbs into a quick, no-cook lunch. At just 2.3g net carbs per serving, it's a make-ahead staple that keeps you full and on track all week.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (about 1 lb / 450g)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (avocado oil mayo preferred)
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional, for crunch)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- 2
Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, red onion, and chopped fresh herbs to the bowl.
- 3
Fold everything together gently until the chicken is fully coated in the dressing.
- 4
Stir in the toasted slivered almonds, if using, just before serving so they stay crisp.
- 5
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Tips & notes
- A rotisserie chicken is the fastest shortcut here — just remove the skin and shred the meat to keep the fat profile clean.
- Stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, making it ideal for meal prep. Add the almonds fresh each day.
- Serve over butter lettuce cups, in a low-carb wrap, or scooped onto cucumber rounds for an extra-low-carb lunch.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many carbs are in keto chicken salad?
- This recipe makes 4 servings, with each serving containing just 2.3g net carbs (3.5g total carbs minus 1.2g fiber), 412 calories, 31g protein, and 30g fat — perfectly keto-friendly and filling.
- Can I make keto chicken salad dairy-free?
- Yes — this recipe is already dairy-free as written. The creaminess comes entirely from mayonnaise rather than yogurt or cheese, so it's safe for dairy-sensitive keto eaters.
- What can I serve keto chicken salad with?
- Scoop it into butter lettuce cups, pile it onto cucumber slices, wrap it in a low-carb tortilla, or eat it straight with a fork. Avoid bread or crackers to keep carbs low.
