Description
A refreshing and keto-friendly Lemon Herb Chicken Salad made with shredded chicken breast, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a quick, low-carb meal or snack.
Ingredients
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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 together the shredded chicken, diced celery, red onion, and chopped fresh parsley until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper together until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dressing with Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and stir thoroughly to ensure everything is coated evenly.
- Serve or Store: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy fresh flavors or refrigerate for later use; it keeps well and tastes great chilled.
Notes
- For extra zest, add a pinch of lemon zest to the dressing.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time if preferred.
- This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed on its own or in lettuce wraps.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper based on taste preference.
