Description
This Keto Cranberry Chicken Salad is a fresh and flavorful dish that transforms leftover chicken or turkey into a culinary delight. Perfect for meal prep, this salad takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weekdays. The combination of juicy cranberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy nuts creates a symphony of textures and tastes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Enjoy it as a light lunch, a filling dinner, or even as a hearty sandwich filling. Whether served on a bed of greens or in a lettuce wrap, this nutritious salad is your go-to option for healthy eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans chicken breast (9.97 ounces each, drained)
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 1/3 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 1/4 cup pecans (chopped)
- 1/4 cup almonds (sliced)
- 1/4 cup tomato basil goat cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure the chicken is well-drained.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard powder, dill, cranberries, walnuts, pecans, and almonds. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Crumble the goat cheese over the top and gently fold it into the salad or leave it as a topping.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg