Description
A refreshing and keto-friendly Lemon Herb Chicken Salad combining tender shredded chicken with crisp celery, red onion, and fresh parsley, all tossed in a tangy lemon-Dijon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish with minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, diced celery, red onion, and chopped fresh parsley until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir well to coat all ingredients thoroughly with the dressing.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or cover and refrigerate to let flavors meld for later serving.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breast that is warm or cold based on preference; rotisserie chicken works great for convenience.
- Adjust lemon juice and mustard quantities to taste for more tang or spice.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for easy meal prep.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce or alongside keto-friendly bread or crackers for a complete meal.
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
