Description
This Creamy Avocado Keto Chicken Salad is a refreshing and satisfying meal, perfect for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner. It combines tender chicken, rich avocado, and a tangy dressing, ensuring a deliciously balanced keto-friendly dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced avocado, chopped red onion, diced cucumber, and diced celery.
- Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl, and if using, the chopped jalapeño for an extra kick of flavor.
- Drizzle the fresh lime juice over the ingredients in the bowl, ensuring a bright citrus note.
- Spoon the mayonnaise into the bowl, and season the mixture with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Using a spatula or large spoon, gently fold all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the mayonnaise and lime juice, taking care not to mash the avocado too much.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. For a creamier texture, you can add a bit more mayonnaise.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe avocados.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Keto Chicken Salad, Avocado Salad, Low Carb Chicken Salad