Green Keto Salad With Chicken
This Green Keto Salad With Chicken is a filling low-carb meal made with collard greens, juicy chicken, and a flavorful dressing that keeps every bite fresh. It’s an easy high-protein salad that works perfectly for meal prep lunches or light dinners.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 20 Minutes prep
- 👪Serves: 4
- 🍽 Calories: 518 kcals
- 📋Main Ingredients: Collard greens, tomato, cucumber, avocado, chicken, and homemade dressing.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, and keto.
- ⭐ Why You’ll Love It: It’s fresh, filling, and sturdy enough for easy meal prep lunches without getting soggy fast.
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This keto chicken and greens salad became one of my favorite high-protein lunches because it actually keeps me full for hours instead of feeling like I ate a bowl of lettuce. Collard greens hold up much better than softer greens, which makes this a great low carb meal prep salad for busy weekdays. Some days, I even pair it with BBQ chicken breast in the air fryer for more of a punch.
This green keto salad is customizable depending on what we have in the fridge. Rotisserie chicken, leftover grilled chicken, or keto air fryer chicken tenders all work well, and the hearty greens stay crisp much longer than traditional salads.
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- A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Why The Recipe Works💭
- Items and Substitutions
- Flavors To Try
- How To Make Green Keto Salad With Chicken
- Helpful Hints
- How To Enjoy It
- Green Keto Salad With Chicken FAQs
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Why The Recipe Works💭
Hearty: Collard greens hold up better than softer lettuces, which makes this salad great for meal prep lunches. Plus, the addition of chicken means you’re actually full after eating this one.
Homemade dressing: It’s made with a spicy maple lime dressing, but that’s easy to adapt to create new tastes. You could use the lemon dressing from this strawberry walnut salad recipe.
Items and Substitutions
- Collard green leaves: Not only are these nutrient-dense, but they hold up well with dressing and don’t get soggy.
- Avocado: Adds a healthy fat to the mix. You could use your favorite cheese or nuts here, though, to replace it.
- Shredded chicken: Any cooked chicken you have on hand will work. We do leftovers from marinated chicken breast in the air fryer a lot.
- Sugar-free maple syrup: Used for the dressing to add a hint of sweetness. You could easily use another low-carb sweetener.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Tools you’ll need
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Flavors To Try
Easily customize this keto collard green salad with chicken with these simple swaps and additions!
- Switch Up the Protein: Use grilled shrimp, salmon, hard-boiled eggs, or air fryer steak tips instead of chicken for variety.
- Try Different Greens: Swap collard greens for kale, spinach, or romaine for a different texture.
- Add More Crunch: Toss in nuts or seeds like almonds, pecans, or sunflower seeds for extra texture.
- Boost the Heat: Add extra red pepper flakes, jalapeños, or a dash of hot sauce to spice it up.
- Make it Heartier: Mix in roasted sweet potatoes to bulk it up.
How To Make Green Keto Salad With Chicken
Step 1: Prep your vegetables, and in a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until well combined.
Step 2: Combine all the ingredients together in a large bowl and serve.
Note
For the best texture, massage the collard greens with a little olive oil and lime juice before assembling the salad to soften them and enhance their flavor.
Helpful Hints
Pro tip: Let vinaigrette rest
For the best flavor, let the vinaigrette sit for at least 10 minutes before tossing it with the salad, this helps the ingredients meld together for a more balanced taste.
- Prep Ahead: Chop the veggies and cook the chicken in advance for quick assembly. Do not chop the avocado until just before serving to help prevent browning.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh lime juice, garlic, and high-quality olive oil make a big difference in taste.
- Adjust to Taste: Customize the seasoning and spice level in the vinaigrette to suit your preferences.
- Storing it: If possible, store leftover salad separately from the dressing in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
How To Enjoy It
This low-carb chicken salad is hearty enough for a full meal but also pairs well with easy low-carb sides and proteins for a more filling spread.
- Turn it into a meal-prep-friendly wrap or serve it with keto-friendly comfort foods like low-carb Swedish meatballs for busy weeknights or gatherings.
- Pair it with soups, roasted nuts, cheese crisps, or even an easy avocado cream soup.
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Keto Collard Green Salad with Chicken
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 6 cup Chopped collard green leaves with the main stem removed
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 Medium English cucumber sliced and then halved
- ¼ Red Onion finely chopped
- 1 Avocado chopped
- 2 cup Shredded chicken
For the vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 teaspoons Sugar free maple syrup
- Juice from half a lime
- 1 teaspoons Minced garlic
- 1 ½ tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the chopped collard greens to a large serving bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette mixture over the greens, and toss to coat well. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Add the remaining salad ingredients to the bowl with the greens, toss to combine well and serve.
Notes
- For the best flavor, let the vinaigrette sit for at least 10 minutes before tossing it with the salad, this helps the ingredients meld together for a more balanced taste.
- Customize the seasoning and spice level in the vinaigrette to suit your preferences.
- If you’re prepping this in advance, store the dressing separately and do not slice the avocado until you’re ready to serve.
Nutrition
Great for days when you want something light and fresh but still protein-packed.