Keto Chicken or Turkey Dijon Salad

Name: Keto Chicken or Turkey Dijon Salad
Prep time: 6 min
Total time: 6 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups cooked shredded or chopped turkey or chicken; ¼ tsp sea salt; 1 celery rib (stick, minced); ½ green onion (thinly sliced); ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 ½ tbsp mayonnaise; ½ tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups Spring lettuce mix or spinach; 2 tsp finely chopped chives

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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.

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

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.

Try my easy Low Carb Quick Buns for making a keto-friendly, paleo chicken 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.

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 is a simple way to make a tasty low carb, paleo, and whole30 meal with leftover chicken or turkey.

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Prep Time 6 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Total Time 6 mins

Course lunch, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 201 kcal

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.