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Creamy low carb chicken salad in a bowl with parsley and almonds

Low Carb Chicken Salad

This low carb chicken salad is creamy, crunchy, and perfect for easy lunches. Made with simple ingredients and packed with flavor, it's a family-friendly recipe you'll make on repeat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds or pecans toasted if desired
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  2. Add the shredded chicken, celery, red onion, nuts, and fresh herbs if using. Stir until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Start with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then adjust.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve chilled.