Keto Crisp Creamy Chicken Salad with Fresh Dill
Tender chunks of cooked chicken combined with crisp celery, apple, and scallions, bound in a tangy mayonnaise dressing brightened with fresh lemon juice and dill. Quick to assemble and perfect for lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- salt, to taste(optional)
- pepper, to taste(optional)
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chilled
- 2 stalk celery
- 2 scallion
- 1 apple
Instructions
- 1
Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and dill in a medium bowl. Mix together and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Cut chicken breasts, celery, scallions, and apple into small chunks. Place in a large bowl and toss together.
- 3
Add dressing to chicken mixture and mix thoroughly until well combined.
- 4
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips
Use a mix of apple varieties for complexity in flavor and texture
Chill all ingredients before mixing for best texture
Good to Know
Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days
Prepare dressing up to 1 day ahead. Assemble salad up to 4 hours before serving
Serve chilled on its own, over greens, or in a sandwich
Common Mistakes
Do not cut ingredients too large to avoid uneven texture and difficulty eating
Do not skip chilling chicken to avoid warm, mushy salad