Keto Lemon Basil Chicken Salad Recipe
Brighten your lunch with this refreshing Keto Lemon Basil Chicken Salad Recipe! Bursting with zesty lemon flavors and fragrant basil, this salad is a delightful blend of simplicity and taste. Perfect for busy workweeks or casual gatherings, it features wholesome ingredients that not only keep you satisfied but also align with a low-carb lifestyle. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a meal that tantalizes the palate and pleases the crowd. Enjoy it on its own or served over fresh greens for a light yet hearty dish!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chicken (12.5 ounces, drained well)
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp pesto sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl: drained chicken, lemon juice, mayonnaise, pesto sauce, chopped basil, and sliced almonds.
- Mix everything well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg