Chicken salad is a versatile dish you can enjoy as a light lunch or a hearty dinner. Read on to discover the best keto chicken salad recipes you need to try right now.
This article rounds up some of the best chicken salad recipes for anyone following a low-carbohydrate diet. From classic chicken salad with mayo to more creative versions with avocado or bacon, there is sure to be a recipe here to please everyone. And, best of all, these recipes are all relatively simple to prepare.
50 Best Chicken Salad Recipes for Keto
Each of the following recipes focuses on a key ingredient, a combination of ingredients, culinary style, or cooking technique. We added the list of ingredients and talked a bit about some of them.
Wherever possible, we included the number of carbs and calories to give you a better idea of how the recipes can adapt to your keto lifestyle. If any of these recipes grab your attention, be sure to visit their website to get the complete instructions.
1. The Best Chicken Salad Recipe for Keto (with Bacon)
Kicking off this list is a classic keto ingredient: bacon. And we have the perfect recipe for keto chicken salad with bacon, which you can check out on our website.
The list of ingredients includes shredded cooked chicken breast, celery, red onion, crumbled bacon, mayo, Dijon mustard, fill, chives, salt, and pepper.
A single serving of this tasty meal equals 315 calories and 2g of carbs, making it the ideal light lunch or dinner side dish.
If you can’t live without bacon and are always looking for fun ways to include it in your meal plans, check out our favorite bacon recipes.
2. Simple Chicken Salad Recipe with Bacon and Spinach
We have already praised bacon in the previous section, but it’s even more incredible when paired with spinach. Just check out this simple chicken salad from Keto Diet App to see what we mean.
The list of ingredients mentions raw, skinless chicken breast, streaky bacon, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic and spinach, sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), mushrooms, basil, and keto ranch dressing.
Aside from the keto ranch dressing, a single serving of this salad is worth 320 calories and a measly 1.9g of net carbs.
If you love spinach as much as we do, check out our selection of spinach salad recipes.
3. Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe with Bacon and Ranch Dressing
Bacon and ranch dressing work well together in a chicken salad recipe, as demonstrated by the previous recipe. But combining these ingredients with pasta is even better.
Many people have a hard time committing to the keto diet since they can’t eat pasta anymore. But, with a few minor tweaks, you can make your own keto pasta or just buy low-carb pasta and use it to prepare your favorite chicken salad. And we love this version from Fit Mom Journey.
For this recipe, you need low-carb fusilli noodles, mayo, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, green onions, bacon, salt, pepper, chicken breast, and onion and garlic powder.
As far as the macro count, a single serving of this salad has 608 calories and 8g of carbs.
4. Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes with Salami and Cheese
Pasta is not an ingredient you hear when talking about the keto lifestyle. In fact, it’s on the naughty list. But you can still enjoy pasta in your meals by making clever substitutions. Check out this chicken salad pasta recipe with salami and cheese from The Big Man’s World to see what we mean.
The recipe calls for keto pasta, black olives, green olives, grape tomatoes, red onion, mozzarella balls or baby bocconcini, salami, parmesan, and your favorite salad dressing. You can make keto pasta out of mozzarella and egg yolks (check this 2-ingredient recipe from The Big Man’s World for details).
5. Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe with Bell Pepper
It’s easy to fit bell peppers into your keto lifestyle since they’re low carbs (6g of carbs per 100g of red bell pepper). Besides, they’re incredibly savory, and that’s why we love this chicken salad with bell pepper from Tastylicious.
To prepare this meal, you need shredded cooked chicken breast, celery, onion, bell pepper, parsley, mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper.
Be ready to spend 321 calories and 5.3g of carbs for a single serving of this salad, which is more than reasonable for your low-carb lifestyle.
6. Easy Chicken Salad Recipe with Cashew
Cashews aren’t the ideal keto ingredient since 100g of cashew ups your carb count to 30g. But they’re acceptable in tiny amounts, which is why we had to include in our list this Thai chicken salad with cashew from Lemons for Lulu.
Add the following items to your shopping list: rotisserie or leftover chicken, romaine lettuce, bok choy, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and sugar snap peas. The dressing is made of cashew butter, coconut milk, and coconut aminos or soy sauce. Top the salad with cashews and micro-greens for extra crunch.
7. Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe with Roasted Almonds and Low-Carb Ramen Noodles
If you’re a sucker for Chinese food, you shouldn’t exclude it from your keto diet just because of the carbs from rice, noodles, and sugary sauces. Instead, you can adapt it by making clever substitutions, just like Tastes Lovely did.
This recipe for Chinese chicken salad uses iceberg lettuce, coleslaw, cilantro, red bell pepper, green onions, roasted almonds, cooked chicken, and keto-friendly ramen noodles. For the dressing, mix avocado oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, monk fruit, and sesame seed oil.
Don’t worry about your carb intake since a single serving of this tasty salad sets you back 13.1g of carbs and 294 calories. If you can’t get your hands on keto-approved ramen noodles, you can replace them with zucchini noodles.
8. Keto Recipe for a Chicken Salad with Broccoli (Chinese)
The precious Chinese chicken salad showcased roasted almonds and crunchy ramen noodles. This time, we found a recipe for Chinese chicken salad with broccoli, courtesy of Mess for Less.
To get started, add the following items to your shopping list: skinless chicken breasts, broccoli florets, sesame oil, olive oil, chicken broth, soy sauce, sweetener, minced garlic, ginger paste, and sesame seeds. You can make the sauce thicker by mixing it with xanthan gum.
A single serving of this salad contains 215 calories and 17g of carbs, so it works as a main dish.
9. Asian Chicken Salad Recipe with Satsuma
Asian cuisine has some wonderful options that everyone should try at least once, such as satsuma (mandarin orange). Granted, satsuma isn’t keto since it’s loaded with carbs, but it works well in small quantities. Here’s another wonderful recipe from Nutrition in the Kitch for a chicken salad with satsuma.
As for the ingredients, you need romaine lettuce, cabbage, sugar snap peas, red bell pepper, green onion, satsuma, plain baked or grilled chicken breast, and slivered almonds. To prepare the dressing, use rice wine vinegar, chili garlic sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, ginger, raw honey, and sesame oil.
The entire salad contains 353 calories and 35g of carbs, which is a bit high for keto, so feel free to split it with a friend. You might also be interested in replacing the raw honey with a zero-carb sweetener like erythritol to dramatically reduce the carb count (1 tablespoon of raw honey has 17g of carbs).
10. Curry Chicken Salad Recipe with Toasted Pecans
Curry is a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine, and it goes fantastic with chicken, toasted pecans, and other ingredients. We particularly love this curry chicken salad idea from Kicking Carbs, which contains only keto-approved, delicious ingredients.
To prepare this salad, you need chicken, onions, celery, toasted pecans, cilantro, mayo, lemon juice, sweetener, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Now for the numbers you’re interested in: 462 calories and only 2.5g of carbs per serving. So be sure to add this salad to your list of favorites!
11. Curried Chicken Salad with Almonds
We tackled a recipe for curry chicken salad with toasted pecans in an earlier section. This one from Jennifer Banz contains curry, too, along with almonds and other yummy ingredients.
To get started, you need chopped chicken, mayo, sliced almonds, curry powder, lemon juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
One serving is worth 321 calories and 3g of carbs.
Feel free to serve the chicken salad on red bell pepper halves or with low-carb tortilla chips.
12. Keto Chicken Curry Salad on Bibb Lettuce Leaves
This is our third entry on this list that features chicken curry salad. What sets apart this Keto Mojo recipe from the previous two is the creative serving technique: on Bibb lettuce leaves. It’s guaranteed to impress your keto-conscious guests.
To get started, you need chicken breast, sea salt, ground pepper, mayo, lemon juice, curry powder, green onions, stalk celery, toasted sliced almonds, and Bibb lettuce leaves.
A single serving of this crunchy salad is worth 347 calories and only 1g of net carbs.
13. Keto Chicken Salad Wrap Recipe with Blue Cheese and Raspberries
We mentioned a few times throughout this article that you can serve chicken salad as sandwiches using lettuce wraps, which is a healthy, low-carb idea. Brit shows exactly how to do it using an unexpected combination of ingredients, like blue cheese and raspberries.
To begin working on this recipe, you need full-fat Greek yogurt, blue cheese crumbles, lemon juice, chicken breasts, romaine lettuce, walnuts, raspberries, and chives.
14. Keto Cranberry Chicken Salad Recipe
Cranberries are quite popular around Thanksgiving, but they’re also perfect for a summer salad, especially since they’re low in carbs and high in fiber. This cranberry chicken salad from Stylish Cravings is a fantastic example.
The ingredients you need include chicken breast, celery, green onions, mayo, sour cream, mustard powder, fresh dill, dried cranberries, walnuts, pecans, almonds, and tomato basil goat cheese.
As for the macro, a single serving of this salad contains 250 calories and 4g of net carbs, so feel free to add it to your weekly keto meal plan.
15. Keto Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
Nothing beats a good old-fashioned barbecue with friends and family on a hot summer’s day. If you have any leftover grilled chicken, you can use it to make a wonderful salad without spoiling your keto diet. Just ask I Eat Keto.
To get started, you need chicken breast fillets, lettuce, tomatoes, green olives, capers, cream cheese, shallot, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
A single serving of this delicious salad sets you back 465 calories and only 7g of net carbs.
16. Keto BBQ Chicken Salad
A barbecue chicken salad sounds like it has roasted or grilled chicken. But this recipe from Ruled uses cooked and shredded chicken, together with BBQ sauce.
The list of ingredients includes spring mix lettuce, chicken breasts, sour cream, garlic powder, water, sugar-free BBQ sauce, red bell pepper, avocado, and cheddar cheese.
When it comes to the macro, a single serving of this delicious salad sets you back only 273 calories and 5.6g of carbs.
17. Keto Canned Chicken Salad Recipe
Canned chicken is packed with protein, so you can use it to round up your keto meals by including it in a salad. We love this take from Gimme Delicious.
Add the following items to your shopping list: chicken breast, red onion, celery, fresh dill, lemon juice, yellow mustard, mayo, black pepper, and salt. You can also add lettuce leaves if you want to serve the salad like a wrap.
If you’re keeping track of the number, know that a single serving of this salad equals 315 calories and 2g of carbs.
18. Keto Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe with Shrimp on Lettuce Boats
This chicken salad sandwich from Low Carb Inspirations is one of the most creative recipes on our list. It uses lettuce boats as the “bread” and tops them with a generous portion of chicken salad mixed with shrimp.
To make this dish, you need cooked shrimp, cooked chicken breast, celery, mayo, Creole seasoning, red pimentos, lemon juice, romaine lettuce, green onions, salt, and pepper.
Now for the best part: one of these chicken salad sandwiches is worth a measly 43 calories and 0.5g of net carbs, so you can have several of them without the guilt trip.
19. Keto Recipes for Chicken Salad Stuffing on Cucumber Boats
It can be challenging to find new ways to serve chicken salad on the keto diet, especially when regular bread is out of the question. But Create Yum has found an innovative, fun, and low-carb way: on cucumber boats.
For this recipe, you need pickling cucumbers, canned chicken breast, mayo, celery, lemon juice, green onions, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
We have to admit: cucumber boats with chicken salad stuffing are a wonderful idea for serving finger food at your next party.
20. Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipes with Keto Bread
Continuing the idea of the previous section, here is another chicken salad sandwich recipe from Kevin Is Cooking. But this one is classical – made with bread, which is full of carbs. Not to worry, though, since there’s a simple solution to this problem: making keto bread.
Replacing the bread with lettuce wraps or sweet bell peppers is another good idea. As for the rest of the salad ingredients, you need rotisserie chicken breast meat, celery, and onions. For the dressing, use mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, dill, salt, and black pepper.
Aside from the bread or bread substitute, a sandwich is worth 451 calories and only 2g of carbs.
21. Keto Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe with Blue Cheese Dressing
If you love the tangy and spicy taste of buffalo-style chicken, you’re going to adore this buffalo chicken salad drizzled with blue cheese dressing from Keto Cooking Christian. You guessed it: it’s all keto!
To prepare the chicken, you need chicken tenders, almond flour, plain pork rinds, grated parmesan cheese, buffalo wing sauce, eggs, smoked paprika, salt, and keto oil. For the salad, use romaine lettuce, uncured bacon, English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, and blue cheese dressing.
A single serving of this spicy goodness equals 496 calories and 7g of carbs.
22. Crispy Chicken Salad with Cilantro Ranch Dressing
Buffalo chicken has already made this list once in an earlier section, coupled with blue cheese dressing. But this version from Paleo Running Momma features cilantro ranch dressing and a myriad of other ingredients.
To make the salad, you need romaine lettuce or salad greens, celery, cabbage, carrots, avocado, and red onion. For the chicken, use chicken tenderloins, egg, blanched almond flour, tapioca flour or arrowroot, sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, coconut or avocado oil, hot sauce, ghee, and cilantro. As for the dressing, use mayo, coconut milk, garlic powder, onion powder, cilantro, chives, dill, lime juice, and salt.
Despite the long list of ingredients, a single serving of this crispy chicken salad contains only 417 calories, 12g of carbs, and 8g of net carbs, so you’re well within the range of your keto carb limit.
23. Keto Chicken Salad with Grapes
Few people add grapes to non-fruit salads, which is understandable in keto since they’re high in carbs. But a touch of grapes adds sweetness to an otherwise bland salad, like this one from The Big Man’s World.
To get started, you need chicken breast cubes, red grapes, celery, mayo, onions, sliced almonds, salt, and pepper. You can also add dill to enhance the flavor of your salad.
Don’t worry about the macro count since a single serving of this salad contains 192 calories and 2g of carbs.
24. Keto Recipe for Chicken Salad with Strawberries
Low in carb and high in fiber, strawberries are an excellent choice for keto and salads in particular. And we think this chicken salad recipe with strawberries from Nutrition in the Kitch nails it.
The list of ingredients includes sliced chicken breast, kale, slaw mix (broccoli slaw, carrots, cabbage), slivered almonds, and strawberries. To prepare the dressing, you need mayo, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, agave nectar or raw honey, onion powder, garlic powder, and poppy seeds.
Agave nectar and raw honey aren’t keto since they’re loaded with carbs: 1 tablespoon of agave nectar has 15g of carbs, while 1 tablespoon of raw honey has 17g of carbs. So feel free to replace them with an artificial sweetener like erythritol, which has zero carbs.
25. Keto Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe
You can’t say keto without avocado, so it’s impossible to exclude this incredible superfruit from our list of keto chicken salad recipes. Check out this mouthwatering recipe from Low Carb Maven, which successfully replaces mayo with avocado to add a creamy texture to the salad.
To start working on this recipe, you need poached chicken, avocado, celery, red onion or scallion, cilantro, avocado oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
A single serving of this salad contains 267 calories and 4g of carbs.
26. Keto Chicken Avocado Salad with Lime and Cilantro
There’s a reason why keto dieters keep coming back to avocado: it’s filling, delicious, and packed with antioxidants. It’s also a versatile vegetable, as this recipe from Kalyn’s Kitchen proves.
Add the following items to your grocery list: chicken, avocados, lime juice, salt, green onion cilantro, and mayo.
One serving of this tasty salad is worth 306 calories and 7g of carbs.
27. Keto Fried Chicken Salad Recipe with Avocado and Tomatoes
This dish from Just Add Glam looks and tastes like something you’d find in a restaurant. The key lies in the pork rind breadcrumbs, which are enhanced by the avocado and tomatoes.
The recipe calls for only a few ingredients: chicken breast, eggs, pork rinds, avocado, tomato, lettuce, salt, and pepper.
Be sure to serve this salad with the dipping sauce of your choice (keto, of course).
28. Keto Caesar Salad with Chicken Recipe
The traditional Caesar salad is made with croutons. So it doesn’t make the keto cut unless the croutons are also keto. We love this recipe for Caesar salad from Nutrition in the Kitch, but it needs two minor tweaks: making the croutons keto (here’s a simple recipe from My Keto Kitchen).
On the bright side, you can prepare keto croutons ahead of time and keep them stored in your pantry until you need them for your favorite salad or soup.
Once your keto croutons are ready, you can start working on the salad by adding romaine lettuce, kale, cherry tomatoes, nitrate-free organic bacon, raw hemp seeds, lemon, Caesar dressing, raw cashews, garlic powder, onion powder, olive oil, sea salt, and pepper.
If you’re out of Caesar salad, check out this homemade keto recipe from Wholesome Yum.
29. Keto Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe with Parmesan
We have already tackled a Caesar salad in a previous section. But this recipe from Keto Focus is made with grilled chicken and parmesan cheese, so you definitely need to try it out.
The list of ingredients includes chicken thighs, romaine lettuce, homemade Caesar dressing, salt, pepper, parmesan, and lemon.
A single serving of this tasty salad is worth 580 calories, 8g of carbs, and 4g of net carbs.
30. Keto Chicken Salad Recipes for Sandwiches with Cloud Bread
Cloud bread is a popular bread for keto since it’s gluten-free and flourless, made from egg white and cream cheese. As such, it perfectly blends with chicken salad for keto diets.
We found an awesome recipe at Flavcity that combines chicken salad and cloud bread to create delicious, low-carb sandwiches.
For the salad, you need shredded oven-roasted chicken thighs, green onions, parsley, pecans or walnuts, celery, bacon, lemon juice, avocado oil, salt, and pepper. To make the dressing, use avocado oil mayo, lemon juice, tamari soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, stone ground or Dijon mustard, sriracha or hot sauce, tahini, salt, and pepper. As for the cloud bread, use eggs, cream cheese, cream of tartar, parmesan or pecorino cheese, and oregano.
It’s a long list of ingredients, but you can prepare everything ahead to save valuable time.
31. Keto Southwest Chicken Salad
Classic southwest chicken salad is off-limits to keto since it contains black beans and sweet corn. But you can still enjoy its bold flavors on your keto diet by making a few nifty adjustments. Just ask Kalyn’s Kitchen.
For this keto southwest chicken salad, you need ranch dressing, salsa, chile pepper, diced cooked chicken, sweet mini peppers, romaine lettuce, grated cheese, cilantro, and sliced olives.
As for the macro count, a single serving contains 616 calories and 13g of carbs, so it works as a main dish.
32. Traditional Chicken Salad Recipes
Traditionally, chicken salad contains mayo and onion. It’s already ketogenic, so here’s a simple recipe for classic chicken salad from 40 Aprons, which combines just a few ingredients.
You need chicken breasts, chicken stock, mayo, celery, onion, black pepper, and salt.
A single serving contains 437 calories and 1g of carbs, so you can have more than one or serve this salad as a side dish.
33. Homemade Chicken Salad Recipe with Pistachios
Few things are more comforting than a regular, homemade meal. But it doesn’t have to break the carb bank to be wholesome, not when you can try this recipe from Real Simple Good.
For this nourishing low-carb salad, you need bacon, shredded or leftover chicken, celery stalks, olives, mayo, lemon juice, mustard, fresh dill, salt, pepper, and chopped pistachios.
Granted, pistachios aren’t considered keto (28g of carbs per 100g). But they won’t damage your low-carb lifestyle when used in low amounts (unspecified in the recipe, so make your own call).
Excluding the pistachios, a single serving of this salad equals 535 calories and 3g of carbs.
34. Keto Recipe for the Best Chicken Salad with Pecans and Dill Pickles
This recipe from That Low Carb Life has one of the tastiest ways to turn chicken salad into a full-blown meal: by using an inspired combination of pecans and dill pickles.
The list of ingredients includes shredded chicken, boiled eggs, dill pickles, pecans, yellow onion, mayo, yellow mustard, white distilled vinegar, fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
Dill pickles can be keto-friendly if they don’t have added sugar, so it’s best to check the label to ensure you have sugar-free dill pickles. It’s safer to make your own dill pickles (check out this recipe from Love and Lemons).
A single serving of this salad yields 394 calories and 3g of carbs.
35. Easy Chicken Salad Recipes with Cauliflower “Couscous”
Couscous is a wonderful ingredient, but it’s sadly forbidden by the keto diet since it’s so high in carbs (22g of net carbs per 100g). Still, you can recreate it in a chicken salad by replacing it with cauliflower, the keto staple ingredient. Just ask Turnip The Oven.
This recipe calls for chicken breast, cauliflower florets, cucumber, red pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, green onions, garlic powder, cumin powder, salt, and pepper.
As far as the macro numbers are concerned, one serving contains 286 calories and 6g of carbs.
36. Modified Pittsburgh Chicken Salad (with Zucchini Fries)
Pittsburgh chicken salad is traditionally served with French fries, as this recipe from Foodtasia demonstrates.
You need chicken breast, salt, pepper, French fries, lettuce or lettuce mix, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, red onion, and bell pepper.
A fundamental rule of keto is that potato fries are forbidden due to their high carb count (41g of carbs per 100g). But we have a simple keto trick: using zucchini fries instead of potato fries. We promise that you’ll barely tell the difference.
37. Keto Recipe for Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Paprika
This recipe from Kasey Trenum is the perfect way to add a bit of spice to your chicken salad sandwiches: with a pinch of paprika.
To get started, you need shredded chicken, pecans, celery, white or red onion, mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, parsley, dill, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
To turn it into a sandwich, be sure to serve the chicken salad with keto chaffles.
Excluding the chaffles, a single serving of this salad contains 330 calories and 2g of carbs.
38. Keto Waldorf Chicken Salad
Historically, Waldorf chicken salad used to have only three ingredients: celery, apples, and mayonnaise. But it has evolved over time to include extra ingredients, and we love this take from Nutrition in the Kitch.
The list of ingredients includes chicken, green apple, red seedless grapes, celery, unsweetened coconut yogurt, mayo, Dijon mustard, raw walnuts, salt, and pepper.
Green apples and red seedless grapes aren’t actually keto since one green apple has 8.9g of carbs and 1/2 cup of red seedless grapes equals 7g of carbs. So be sure to split this salad with a friend to keep your carb count down.
39. Keto Chicken Salad with Apples
We mentioned in a previous section that green apples aren’t keto. That goes the same for Granny Smith apples since 1 cup has 15g of carbs. Still, this shouldn’t stop you from enjoying Granny Smith apples in small doses, like in this recipe for low-carb chicken apple salad from Gourmet Sleuth.
The list of ingredients includes chicken breast, Granny Smith apples, celery, green onions, parsley, sour cream, red wine vinegar, mayo or salad dressing, kosher salt, black pepper, toasted walnuts or pecans, and mixed salad greens.
A single serving yields 126 calories and 11.7g of carbs.
40. Keto Chicken Salad for Sandwiches with Greek Yogurt
Chicken salad typically contains mayo, which is totally acceptable on the keto diet. But not everyone loves mayo all the time. If you prefer something lighter and more summery, check out this Greek yogurt version from Savory Experiments for a chicken salad for sandwiches.
The recipe calls for plain Greek yogurt, chicken, celery, sweet onion, red grapes, walnuts, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, ground white pepper, lettuce, and tomato or avocado halves.
Don’t worry about your total carb intake since a single serving of this salad contains 73 calories and 4g of carbs.
As for the sandwiches, Savory Experiments tomato or avocado halves, or Bibb or romaine lettuce wraps. Or you can serve the salad as a dip with carrot and celery sticks.
41. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe
In a previous section, we discussed how Greek yogurt is an excellent replacement for mayo in keto recipes for people who prefer something lighter for summer salads. But this chicken salad recipe from Foolproof Living adds a nifty twist by using Greek Yogurt dressing.
To prepare the salad, use cooked chicken, scallions, red onion, celery, cubed apples, red grapes, and roasted almonds. For the dressing, use Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and dill or parsley.
Foolproof Living recommends sticking to seasonal fresh ingredients, so feel free to include anything you want. Just make sure to count your carbs.
A single serving of the original recipe contains 419 calories, 16g of carbs, and 12g of net carbs.
42. Keto Chicken Taco Salad
It’s impossible to talk about sandwiches without mentioning tacos since they’re so versatile and can be also served with chicken salad. Check out this recipe from Cassidy’s Craveable Creations to see what we mean.
To make the salad, you need shredded chicken, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce or mixed greens, ranch dressing, salsa, cilantro, and green onions. For the taco seasoning, use onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, cumin, paprika, oregano, and chili powder.
A single serving of this concoction equals 368 calories and 9g of carbs. But you still need tortillas to complete the meal.
Classical tortillas are heavily loaded with carbs (50g of carbs per 100g), so using them on keto is out of the question. But we suggest making almond flour keto tortillas by following our recipe since a single serving has only 4g of carbs. So the total carb count for a single serving of chicken taco salad would be 13g of carbs, which is pretty reasonable.
43. Keto Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe
This Mexican-inspired salad from The Little Pine is incredibly easy to pull off, and it’s packed with delicious flavors, thanks to the taco seasoning.
The list of ingredients includes mayo or Greek yogurt, lime juice, keto taco seasoning, ground black pepper, kosher salt, chicken breast, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.
A single serving contains 196 calories, 2g of carbs, and 2g of net carbs.
44. Keto Costco Chicken Salad (Copycat Recipe)
Costco is renowned for its chicken salad made with its signature rotisserie chicken. But if you don’t feel like taking a trip to the store, you can quickly whip up a similar salad that sits well with your keto lifestyle, courtesy of Hungry Edit.
For this recipe, you need Costco chicken salad cans, shredded chicken, or store-bought rotisserie chicken, celery, yellow onion, mayo, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
As for the nutritional info, a single serving of this salad contains 458 calories and 2.8g of carbs.
45. Keto Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe with White Wine Vinaigrette
We mentioned rotisserie chicken several times throughout this list, but none of those recipes highlight it as well as Lemons for Lulu in this entry. The natural flavors of the rotisserie chicken are brought worth by the white wine vinaigrette.
For the salad, you need shredded rotisserie chicken, red grapes, dried cherries, walnuts, and parsley. As for the dressing, use mayo, white wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
46. Keto Greek Chicken Salad Recipe with Pepperoncini
Despite the fact that it has Greek in its name, the Greek pepperoncini pepper belongs to Italian cuisine. And you can enjoy its sweet, mild taste in this keto chicken salad recipe from Kalyn’s Kitchen.
To make the salad, you need chopped cooked chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken, Greek pepperoncini peppers, Kalamata olives, green onion, feta cheese, and black pepper. For the dressing, use mayo, lemon juice, and Greek seasoning.
What saves this recipe and keeps it Greek is the Greek seasoning. A single serving contains 460 calories, 5g of carbs, and 4g of net carbs.
47. Keto Hot Chicken Salad Recipe
Stylish Cravings showcases a creative way of serving chicken salad: hot out of the oven! As unusual as it may sound, it’s ideal for enjoying a comforting, low-carb meal on a cold day.
To put together this salad, you need chicken breast, mayo, sour cream, white onion, celery, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
A single serving equals 475 calories and 4g of net carbs.
48. Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe
The classic chicken Cobb salad is loaded with keto ingredients, so it’s unnecessary to make any adjustments to enjoy a savory low-carb meal. Still, we prefer our own keto Cobb salad.
To get started on this recipe, you need chicken breasts, lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, blue cheese or feta, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
As for the dressing, feel free to serve this salad with keto ranch, Caesar, Greek yogurt, or a creamy balsamic dressing.
49. Keto Tarragon Chicken Salad Recipe with Cranberries
Tarragon is often used in French cuisine, thanks to its licorice-like flavor that pairs well with chicken. This recipe from Simply Recipes combines tarragon with cranberries to create a flavorful salad that your entire family will drool over.
Add the following ingredients to your shopping list: chicken, dried cranberries, celery, lemon juice, mayo, tarragon, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
A single recipe of this tasty salad is worth 247 calories and 10g of carbs.
50. Keto Thai Chicken Salad Recipe with Peanut Dressing
We’re finishing off our list of keto chicken salad recipes with something exotic from our very own cookbook: Thai chicken salad with peanut dressing.
For the slaw, you need slaw mix, green onion, cilantro, and cooked chicken. As for the dressing, use olive oil, rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, peanut butter, salt, sriracha sauce, fresh ginger, and garlic powder.
A single serving of this salad contains 333 calories and 10g of carbs.
FAQ
This section gives you simple answers to common questions about chicken salad.
Can you freeze chicken salad?
Yes, it’s possible to freeze chicken salad, as long as you follow the correct steps.
Is chicken salad healthy?
Yes, chicken salad is a healthy dish that’s packed with protein and nutrients. It also depends on what other ingredients are used in the salad.
How long is chicken salad good for?
Typically, chicken salad lasts for 3-4 days in the fridge.
How many calories are in chicken salad?
The number of calories in chicken salad varies, depending on the ingredients used. To give you a couple of samples, 100g of chicken contains 239 calories, while 100g of chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is chicken salad keto?
It depends on the ingredients used. Chicken is keto, and you can add other keto ingredients to the salad, such as bacon, avocado, cheese, spinach, and kale. You can also use non-keto ingredients like apples in small doses, as long as the overall salad is well within your daily carb limit. Typically, the keto diet limits carbs to 50g per day. Split into 3 meals, that means about 16.7g of carbs per meal. So it’s essential to count your carbs, to remain in ketosis.
Can you eat chicken salad while pregnant?
Yes, you can eat chicken salad while pregnant. Just make sure the chicken isn’t undercooked. You should also check other ingredients in the salad since some foods should be avoided, such as certain dairy products (e.g. soft-ripened goat cheese, Brie, Camembert), smoked fish, and tuna.
The next and final section summarizes the entire article on chicken salad recipes.
Conclusion
Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy lunch option or are in need of some new dinner ideas, these keto chicken salad recipes will help keep you on track while still providing plenty of flavor.
Give them a try the next time you need a meal that fits your keto diet plan! Besides, the recipes are incredibly versatile, so you can combine any ingredients you want to create a mouthwatering chicken salad recipe, as long as you count your carbs.
How do you like to make your chicken salad? Do you have any favorite recipes we missed? Let us know in the comments below!
