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    Keto Chicken or Turkey Dijon Salad

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    Keto Chicken or Turkey Dijon Salad is a simple way to make a tasty low-carb, paleo, and Whole30 meal with leftover chicken or turkey.

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    This recipe is perfect for leftover Thanksgiving turkey, the leftover rotisserie chicken, or anytime you have poultry leftover.

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    Shredded chicken or turkey and chopped veggies in a creamy, zesty Dijon dressing and served over Spring Mix lettuce, spinach, or lettuce of your choosing.

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    If you don't feel like having a salad, you can also serve it on low-carb bread or buns for a chicken or turkey salad sandwich.

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    Another great low carb idea for this recipe is to fill celery stick with the chicken salad and have a crunchy, super low carb snack or meal.

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    Common Questions About the Keto Chicken or Turkey Dijon Salad Recipe:

    Can I use spinach instead of Spring mix lettuce in the recipe?

    Yes, you can use the same amount of spinach leaves or other types of lettuce you prefer in place of Spring mix lettuce.

    Can I make a chicken or turkey salad sandwich instead of salad with this recipe?

    You can serve the chicken salad on low carb bread or buns of your choice instead of serving on lettuce. Try my Keto Paleo Quick Buns recipe.

    Can I double the recipe to make four servings instead of two servings?

    Yes, you can double the recipe to make four servings.

    Can I substitute apple cider vinegar for the balsamic vinegar in the recipe?

    I prefer to make this recipe with balsamic vinegar, but you can use apple cider vinegar in a pinch, and it is not a deal-breaker.

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    Keto Chicken or Turkey Dijon Salad

    Stacey
    Keto Chicken or Turkey Dijon Salad is a simple way to make a tasty low carb, paleo, and whole30 meal with leftover chicken or turkey.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 6 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 6 minutes mins
    Course lunch, Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 201 kcal
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 ½ cups cooked shredded or chopped turkey or chicken
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 celery rib stick, minced
    • ½ green onion thinly sliced
    • ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 ½ tablespoon mayonnaise
    • ½ tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 4 cups Spring lettuce mix or spinach
    • 2 teaspoon finely chopped chives

    Instructions
     

    • Shred or chop cooked chicken or turkey.
    • In a large bowl combine shredded turkey or chicken, celery, green onion, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, parsley, and black pepper. Stir until blended.
    • Add 2 cups of Spring lettuce mix to each plate and top each with half of the chicken salad mixture.
    • Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon chives and serve.

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    Notes

    *all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*
    Yield: 2 servings, Serving size: ¾ cup chicken salad and 2 cups spring lettuce mix, Net Carbs per serving: 1g, Amounts per serving-
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.75cup chicken saladCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 605mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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    1. Donny says

      December 07, 2020 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      We have so much leftover turkey this year so this is perfect!

      Reply
    2. Erin says

      December 06, 2020 at 11:07 am

      What a great use of leftover turkey! We still have some. I froze it, though. 😉 I need to drag it out again to give this a try!

      Reply
    3. ChihYu says

      December 03, 2020 at 9:33 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious salad! And that yummy dressing is perfect!

      Reply
    4. Jean Choi says

      November 30, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      Such a hearty and flavorful salad! I'll be making this over and over again.

      Reply
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