Keto Chicken Salad

This Keto Chicken Salad is going to be on repeat this summer! Here’s a keto recipe that is ready in under 10 minutes, won’t heat up your kitchen, and is a great cold dish for a hot afternoon. 

I love this recipe for lunch–No need to microwave anything, just toss it into your lunchbox with a cold pack! Great for picnics, potlucks, and pool parties, too. Add some Easy Keto Pinwheels and some Charcuterie, and you have an amazing appetizer meal that doesn’t need to be warmed up at all!

You can make a big batch and enjoy it all week long without getting bored. I even explained five easy ways to eat this easy chicken salad below so not a single drop goes to waste. This keto chicken recipe keeps in the fridge up to five days, making it easy to prepare once and eat later!

Chicken Salad Ingredients

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need. For specific measurements, keep scrolling down to the printable recipe card.

• Shredded chicken – You could use rotisserie, roasted, Instant Pot, or slow cooker chicken.
• Celery – Chopped
• Green onions – chopped
• Pecans – Roasted and chopped
• Mayonnaise
• Lemon juice
• Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper

How to make Keto Chicken Salad

The best thing about chicken salad is how easy it is to make! Put all your ingredients in a bowl, mix until well mixed, then chill until you’re ready to serve. You can sprinkle more pecans, green onions, or fresh herbs on top as garnish, too. If you’re measuring out your ingredients beforehand, it can be helpful to refer to this guide on How Many Ounces in a Cup, especially if you’re using canned chicken. This guide is easy to follow and printable, so you can refer back to it any time you need it!

Is Chicken Salad Keto?

Generally, yes! Some store-bought chicken salads may have hidden carbs (especially specialty flavors that include dried fruit or sugar-filled condiments), so you still have to be careful when buying a pre-made dish. This chicken salad recipe, however, has 2.7 carbs with 1.6 grams of fiber, so you can enjoy nearly a cup for only 1.1 net carbs!

How long is chicken salad good for?

Chicken salad will keep in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days! Make sure it’s not kept at room temperature for long–The more time it spends out of the fridge, the quicker bacteria will takeover and the less time you’ll have to enjoy the meal!

Technically, chicken salad can be frozen… But some people don’t always have great results. Mayonnaise can sometimes separate in the freezing/thawing process which would change the taste and texture. If you do decide to freeze leftovers, allow it to cool completely, scoop it into a freezer bag, suck out all the air from the bag, and freeze up to 3 months.

How to eat chicken salad

There are SO many ways to enjoy chicken salad! You won’t get bored with this easy meal — Here are some of my favorites:

1. Place a scoop into a lettuce cup for a light, super low-carb lunch.
2. Put a big scoop on a Keto Bagel for an amazing keto-friendly chicken salad sandwich.
3. You could even eat it by the spoonful out of a Chaffle Bowl.
4. Wrap it up in a cheese wrap, low carb flour tortilla, or a Keto Zucchini Tortilla for an easy handheld lunch.
5. For an easy snack, use this chicken salad as a dip with slices cucumbers, carrots, celery, or a toasted low-carb tortilla cut into chips.
6. Fold it up in a low carb tortilla and sear it for a crispy, warm meal like this Chicken Bacon Ranch Tortilla Hack.
7. Melt some cheese slices, spoon a bit of chicken salad onto them and roll them up like these Green Chile Chicken Taquitos.
8. Put a big spoonful between two chaffles for a protein-packed, low-carb sandwich like this Keto Turkey Club Sandwich.
9. Spoon it into mini sweet peppers like these Bacon & Pimento Cheese Stuffed Sweet Peppers.
10. Make little fathead dough cups, fill them with chicken salad and cheese, and bake like these Keto Pizza Muffins.

Keto sides for chicken salad

If you’re eating this in a wrap (whether it’s a tortilla, cheese, or lettuce) or as a sandwich (with chaffles or keto bagels), you’ll love a side with this Greek Cucumber Salad and some Baked Zucchini Fries! When enjoying this as a dip with fresh veggies, add a serving of these Broccoli Cheddar Muffins or Cheesy Spinach Bites.

Add a scoop of this salad to a Simple Arugula Salad, then have some Keto Jalapeno Poppers on the side for a super flavorful, healthy meal, just 6.5 net carbs total. A tall glass of Sugar Free Lemonade adds only 2 net carbs and makes this meal the ultimate summer dinner!

More Meal Prep Salads:

• Italian Chopped Salad
• Greek Chicken Power Bowls
• Easy Chickpea Cucumber Salad
• Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad

Yield: 6

Keto Chicken Salad

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This easy Keto Chicken Salad is the perfect meal prep recipe! About 1 net carb per serving and delicious on a salad, in a lettuce wrap, or atop a keto bagel!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 3/4 cup roasted pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise + more if needed
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspons dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir until well incorporated. Taste test and add additional mayonnaise, lemon juice or salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

About 1 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 260Total Fat: 19.6gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 633mgCarbohydrates: 2.7gNet Carbohydrates: 1.1gFiber: 1.6gSugar: 0.9gProtein: 18.5g

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Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

I have always been a sucker for cheesecake. Who isn’t, honestly? It’s the best dessert! Cheesecake was one thing I was so sad to lose while on keto. But I’m so happy to say that I have come up with some amazing keto cheesecake recipes- check out this list of 20+ Delicious Keto Cheesecake Recipes for some great desserts! I love being able to enjoy cheesecake while sticking to my keto diet.

These Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are so decadent. The first layer is a buttery shortbread crust, then a creamy vanilla cheesecake layer. The cheesecake is covered with an amazing low carb strawberry sauce and topped with a pecan crumble. You will adore every bite of these amazing cheesecake bars! For more delicious low carb meals, check out my page of Easy Keto Recipes!

Low Carb Strawberry Cheesecake Bars Ingredients

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Bars. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page. To make Keto Cheesecake Bare you will need:

• Butter: I use salted butter, but unsalted will also work. 
• Almond flour- I have had a lot of success with Anthony’s brand.
• Keto confectioner’s sweetener- I use Swerve or Monkfruit.
• Cream cheese: room temperature cream cheese creates the creamiest cheesecake layer. 
• Egg yolk: size large egg is recommended. 
• Vanilla extract: a good quality extract makes all the difference in this dessert! 
• Strawberry sauce: prep this ahead of time!
• Pecans: crushed, halves or whole, it doesn’t matter because we blend them to make the crumble topping. 

How do you make easy keto Strawberry Cheesecake Bars?

First, combine butter, almond flour and swerve in a bowl and place into a lined pan. Bake the crust for 7 minutes. Second, combine the cream cheese, egg yolk, sweetener and vanilla with a mixer and mix until smooth. Spread over your crust. Add the strawberry sauce over the cheesecake layer.

For the topping, combine butter, almond flour, pecans and sweetener to a blender or food processor. Pulse until it has a crumb like texture and sprinkle over the sauce layer. Bake for 18-20 minutes and allow to cool completely before serving.

How do you make low carb Strawberry Sauce?

You will need to make this low carb strawberry sauce ahead of time. It is so easy, you just need fresh strawberries, confectioners keto-friendly sweetener and vanilla extract. You will want to opt for the strawberry sauce verses just adding fresh strawberries to your cheesecake bars because fresh fruit will add too much moisture. If you go that route you will have very soggy bars. 

Just follow the steps and simmer the strawberries until you get a lovely thick sauce. Allow the sauce to cool completely before assembling your cheesecake bars. 

Are strawberries keto?

Yes! A half a cup of strawberries is only 4.3 net carbs. Strawberries do contain natural sugars, so they do need to be enjoyed in moderation. But strawberries also contain antioxidants, are high in fiber as well as vitamin C, so they are a very nutrient rich food.

How to store Keto Cheesecake Bars

Place in a plastic or glass container with an airtight lid and keep in the fridge. These bars will remain fresh for up to a week. If you would like to freeze them, then the bars will be good for up to two months in the freezer.

If you are planning on freezing these bars, wrap each bar in plastic wrap and then wrap again in aluminum foil- this prevents freezer burn. When you are ready to thaw your bars, let them sit at room temperature for 2-4 hours in the fridge overnight.

Tips for the best low carb Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

• Use an 8×8 pan. If you use a larger pan such as a 9×9 or pie pan your bars will be too thin. 
• Allow the crust to cool completely before adding the cheesecake layers. It is a soft, buttery crust and if you spread the cold cheesecake over the warm crust before it cools and sets, your crust will tear. 
• For the best cheesecake texture, use room temperature cream cheese and eggs. 
• Line the bottom of the pan and allow the parchment paper to hang over the sides. After bars have cooled, lift the entire batch out by carefully pulling up the liner.
• For pretty, clean slices, place in the freezer for 15 minutes before slicing.

More Keto Cheesecake recipes

• Keto Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
• Keto Butter Pecan Cheesecake
• Keto Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
• Keto Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce
• Keto Cranberry Cheesecake Bars

Yield: 12

Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust

• 8 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cup almond flour
• 2 tablespoons Keto friendly confectioners sweetener such as Swerve or Monkfruit

Vanilla Cheesecake Layer

• 12 ounces cream cheese
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 cup Keto friendly confectioners sweetener such as Swerve or Monkfruit
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Strawberry Sauce

• 1 cup prepared low carb Strawberry Sauce (link in post and below)

Pecan Crumble

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup pecans
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1 tablespoon Keto friendly confectioners sweetener such as Swerve or Monkfruit

Instructions

1. For the Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
   Line an 8x8 pan with foil or parchment paper.
   Combine the melted butter, almond flour and sweetener in a small bowl and press into the lined pan.
2. Pre-bake crust for 8 minutes, it should not be firm just slightly beginning to brown around the edges.
3. Remove crust and allow it to cool completely.
4. For the Vanilla Cheesecake Layer: Using an electric mixer or small blender combine the cream cheese, egg yolk, sweetener and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Spread the cheesecake layer evenly over the cooled crust.
6. For the Strawberry Layer: Spread the prepared low carb strawberry sauce over the cheesecake mixture.
7. For the Pecan Crumble: Combine the cold butter, almond flour, pecans and sweetener in a small blender or food processor and pulse until it resembles a crumb like mixture. Sprinkle over the berry layer.
8. Bake 22-26 minutes until the top is lightly browned and the bars have set.
9. Allow bars to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

This is the Strawberry Sauce I use.

Recommended Products

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  Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener, 1:1 Powdered Sugar Substitute, Keto, Non-GMO (1.76 lbs)
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  Anthony's Blanched Gluten Free Almond Flour, 4 lb, Gluten Free & Non GMO, Keto Friendly

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1 bar
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 340Total Fat: 27.1gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 113mgCarbohydrates: 6.1gNet Carbohydrates: 4.6gFiber: 1.5gSugar: 2.3gProtein: 5.5g

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