This mixed berry chicken salad topped with crispy candied pecans make the ultimate keto chicken salad.
Keto Candied Pecans
Ever since I perfected my keto candied pecans recipe, I’ve discovered new and fun ways to use them.
They are the perfect balance of salty and sweet flavors. Plus, they are full of healthy fats and fiber, so they are good for your body while you’re on a low-carb diet.
Sprinkling the candied pecans on top of chicken salad is one of my favorite ways to eat them. This is a nutritious and filling lunch idea.
This recipe makes four servings, with four grams net carbs in each serving.
Chicken Salad Berries
There is a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors in this easy recipe. It’s not just easy to mix up, but it’s easy on your budget, too!
This budget-friendly low-carb recipe is made with ingredients that you can get for a pretty low cost. In fact, the berries and pecans are the most expensive ingredients in the recipe.
Low-Carb Chicken Salad
This is the perfect way to use up leftover roasted chicken that you have in the refrigerator. Or, grab a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, shred it up, and use it in the salad.
I used canned chicken because it lasts a long time on your shelf. Plus, you can get quite a few cans for a pretty low cost.
After you mix all the ingredients together, store the chicken salad in the refrigerator for up to three days. I like to store it in a mason jar for my meal prep.
Keto-Friendly Berries
I used two types of berries in this keto chicken salad recipe – strawberries and blueberries. These are the berries with the least amount of carbs.
Raspberries are also a low-carb berry. You can use the raspberries with the other berries, or swap them with the blueberries.
Even though they have natural sugar and carbs, berries are so good for you! This a a nutrient-dense salad that will make you feel so good!
What To Eat With Chicken Salad
This is the perfect salad to eat when you’re craving both sweet and salty flavors. Eat it with a fork, serve it on top of a large piece of lettuce, or make some keto cloud bread and eat it like a sandwich.
For a sweet side dish, make keto strawberry cucumber salad on the side. It’s a fantastic way to prepare garden-fresh strawberries. Then, pour yourself a jar of keto sweet tea. Lunch is served!
Low-Carb Mixed Berry Chicken Salad With Candied Pecans Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients that you’ll need, along with step-by-step pictures showing you how to make this low-carb mixed berry chicken salad. Exact measurements and instructions are located below in the printable recipe card, just a little bit further below.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5-8 minutes
Servings: 4
Net Carbs: 4 net carbs per serving
Ingredients
- Can of chicken drained
- Chopped celery
- Finely chopped red onion
- Mayonnaise
- Juice from half a lemon
- Chopped strawberries
- Chopped blueberries
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pecans
- Butter
- Granulated Swerve
Directions
Add the butter to a pot over medium heat until melted.
Stir the granulated Swerve to the butter, and stir until melted, and caramelized. Remove from the heat and stir in the pecans. Spread the pecans out onto a parchment or silicone mat lined baking sheet. Allow to cool, and then break into pieces.
Stir together the chicken, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
Fold in the strawberries and blueberries.
Serve garnished with the candied pecans.
Low-Carb Mixed Berry Chicken Salad with Candied Pecans
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 12 ounce Can of Chicken drained
- 1/4 cup Chopped Celery
- 1/4 cup Finely chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1/3 cup Chopped Strawberries
- 1/3 cup Chopped Blueberries
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup Pecans
- 1/2 tbsp Butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp Granulated Swerve Sweetener
Instructions
- Add the butter to a pot over medium heat until melted.
- Stir the granulated Swerve to the butter, and stir until melted, and caramelized.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the pecans.
- Spread the pecans out onto a parchment or silicone mat lined baking sheet. Allow to cool, and then break into pieces.
- Stir together the chicken, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
- Fold in the strawberries and blueberries.
- Serve garnished with the candied pecans.
Notes
Net Carbs: 4 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Chicken Salad Recipes
If you enjoyed this low-carb mixed berry chicken salad recipe, here are some more delicious and different chicken salad recipes. They are fun ways to mix up your weekly meal prep!
