Keto Healthy Chicken Salad with Apples & Cranberries
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup chopped apple, about 1 large (substitute with a lower-carb option such as jicama or cucumber)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (substitute with a lower-carb option such as chopped nuts or more celery)
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt (substitute with full-fat plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons Hellman’s light mayonnaise (substitute with full-fat mayonnaise)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture:
- Place the chopped chicken, celery, jicama (or cucumber), and nuts (or extra celery) in a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, stir together the full-fat Greek yogurt, full-fat mayonnaise, and lemon juice.
- Combine and Mix:
- Add the dressing to the chicken mixture and stir until well mixed.
- Stir in the parsley if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Variations:
- No chicken? Substitute with leftover turkey or canned chicken.
- No mayonnaise? Use all full-fat Greek yogurt instead.
- No yogurt? Use all full-fat mayonnaise instead.
- No dried cranberries? Use chopped nuts or additional celery for crunch.
Nutritional Information (Approximate per 1 cup serving):
- Calories: 270
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
Tips:
- For added flavor, you can include some keto-friendly seasonings such as dill or garlic powder.
- Serving suggestions: Enjoy this salad on a bed of mixed greens, in lettuce wraps, or simply on its own.
This keto version maintains the delicious combination of flavors while keeping the carbohydrate content low. Enjoy your healthy and satisfying chicken salad!