One misconception I had with the keto diet was that I could eat all the fat I want and forget my veggies! Well, that was a huge mistake because I realized how important leafy greens and low-carb vegetables were for my overall health. That’s why instead of looking into the usual bacon and egg frittatas, I decided to go healthy and try out delicious chicken salads!
Wondering what types of salads are out there? It’s not just tossing the usual greens and chicken together. Let’s make it more fun as I show you my top 5 low-carb keto chicken salad recipes!
Running out of ways to make your salad interesting? These salads are protein-packed and filled with fat and minimal carbs!
Contents
1. Avocado Chicken Salad
Most chicken salads use chicken chunks, crunchy vegetables, and something creamy. But instead of the usual, we pair chicken and avocado. There is NO mayo involved because this time, we use avocado oil and mashed avocado to create the creamy and delicious consistency we love. It has a bit of a crunch and a twang at the end with a squeeze of lemon. Pair it with your favorite vegetables and go all out! A huge plus is that it isn’t just keto-friendly, but for Paleo diets as well.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 267kcal
Fat: 20g
Carbs: 4g
Protein: 19g
Check out the recipe here
2. Simple Keto Chicken Salad
This recipe uses mayo for its creamy consistency and has chopped pecans for a slightly nutty crunch as you bite into this delicious salad! I like the fact that you can tweak this recipe however you want, adding all your favorite greens (take note of the carb count) and making it either a meal or small snack to keep you up throughout the day.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 279kcal
Fat: 19g
Carbs: 1g
Protein: 25g
Check out the recipe here
3. Low-Carb Chicken Salad
What made me fall in love with this recipe was with how easy it is to make it! Only taking less than 20 minutes to prepare, you won’t only have a simple salad with complex flavors but something both filling AND healthy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 367kcal
Fat: 25g
Carbs: 2g
Protein: 34g
Check out the recipe here
4. Chicken BLT Salad
This is definitely not the salad for those who are looking for something low-calorie. Filled with a ton of fat and protein from bacon, chicken, mayonnaise, and butter, this is a filling brunch idea to get you going throughout the day!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 837kcal
Fat: 78g
Carbs: 4g
Protein: 28g
Check out the recipe here
5. Zero-Carb Keto Chicken Salad
An almost ZERO-carb salad? Yes, it’s possible! Filled with chicken and mayonnaise with a bit of celery and onion, this is one extraordinarily creamy and indulgent salad to try out. Pair it with keto bread to make it into a delicious sandwich salad spread!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 194kcal
Fat: 13g
Carbs: 1g
Protein: 16g
Check out the recipe here
Wrapping It Up
Salads don’t need to seem so drab and dreary! Put in amazing and delicious bits of your favorite ingredients, and you’ve got something to enjoy for your lunch or dinner. Plus, these are healthier meal preps you can make in a flash, which I love the most.
Hopefully, these 5 low-carb keto chicken salad recipes gave you an idea of what you can begin putting into your meal plans today. So don’t wait any longer and try these out now!
If you have any questions or would like to share your tips and salad ideas, then comment below! I would love to hear what you have to think.
