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Cucumber Dill Chicken Salad

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This Cucumber Dill Chicken Salad is a refreshing, low-carb option perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Combining crisp cucumbers, tender cooked chicken, and a tangy dill-infused dressing made with keto mayonnaise, mustard, and fresh lemon juice, it offers a flavorful and healthy meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and chopped or shredded
  • 1/2 cup keto mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • Pink salt, to taste
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Ensure the chicken breast is cooked thoroughly and shredded or chopped into bite-sized pieces. Dice the English cucumber, chop the green onions and fresh dill finely, and zest and juice the lemon.
  2. Mix Dressing and Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the keto mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add the chopped chicken, diced cucumber, green onions, and fresh dill.
  3. Season and Combine: Add pink salt and cracked black pepper according to your taste. Stir all ingredients until they are thoroughly combined, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
  4. Chill and Serve: For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Use keto mayonnaise to keep it low-carb; regular mayonnaise can be substituted if not strictly keto.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your preference.
  • Adding fresh dill is key to achieving the signature flavor of this salad.
  • Cook chicken in advance by boiling, baking, or grilling based on your preference.

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