This low carb lemon & herb chicken salad uses fresh herbs, lemon and almonds for a tasty dish in minutes. Eat it on a croissant, crusty bread or lettuce for a low carb lunch.
I’ve always been fond of chicken salad but never seemed to make it. Probably because I’ve liked so many variations of it. There is the creamy, shredded chicken salad I had when I lived in rural PA. I also used to love a tarragon and cashew chicken salad from a small ice cream shop when I was in college. And let’s not forget my favorite; a lemon chicken salad I had at a shower once. This is pretty close to that one. The lemon and herbs really give it a fresh taste, like summer and the almonds give it some crunch. I’ll be making this one a lot and maybe tackle those other ones later in summer.
I used rotisserie chicken for this recipe because it was quicker and I truly like the taste of rotisserie chicken. If you are using chicken breast you have on hand maybe poach or roast it. Once again I used herbs from the lovely herb garden my sister gave me. I used lemon thyme, basil and parsley as well as lemon juice and lemon zest.
Lemon & Herb Chicken Salad
This comes together in just minutes so you can eat it whenever you are in the mood for a delicious chicken salad. I enjoy eating it on a piece of Romain lettuce but of course it would taste great on a croissant, a piece of good crusty bread or any way that you like to eat your chicken salad. I hope you enjoy this light, fresh chicken salad recipe. And I’ll be trying some more of those other chicken salad dishes soon. So stay tuned.
Lemon & Herb Chicken Salad (low carb)
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon fresh herbs chopped (I used basil, parsley, lemon thyme)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Mix the lemon juice, zest, mayonnaise, herbs, salt and pepper.
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Toss with the cooked chicken.
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Top with the sliced almonds if you are using.
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Refrigerate for an hour to get the best taste but can eat right away.
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Serve on bread or salad.
What’s your favorite chicken salad? Drop me a comment and let me know.
Raia
Mmm! Sounds delicious! 🙂
Jenny B @ Honey and Birch
This chicken salad is so lovely – it would be a fantastic addition to brunch! Now I want to host a book club brunch so I can make this for all of my girlfriends. I featured your post this week at #FoodieFriDIY – thank you so much for participating!
Jess
This sounds delicious! I’ve pinned it!
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Lisa @ Fun Money Mom
I’ve always loved chicken salad and this recipe sounds delicious! I’ll have to try it out soon!
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Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life
I love all kinds of chicken salad. We’ve been making it for my son because he just got braces and he likes it..I have a feeling I’m going to be eating a lot of it this summer, so I’m thrilled to have another yummy recipe!
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Thanks Michelle! Hope you like it. I remember getting my braces off…..it felt so good to run my tongue over my teeth. I bet he’s excited!
Caroline
Looks tasty! I similarly never seem to make chicken salad but can see this being great for picnics.
Faye Wilkerson
I love chicken salad and this one looks delicious. Added to my Yum recipe box to try.
Joy @ Joy Love Food
I love chicken salads, this sounds wonderful with the lemon and all the fresh herbs! I love the hanging herb garden your sister made for you too, I’m hoping to get something like that for my deck.
wildviolets@comcast.net
Thank you! The herb garden has come in much use. I usually plant two big containers full of herbs but didn’t get to it this year so her hanging basket really came in handy.
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake
This looks yummy, great for summer!
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom
What a great fresh dish for the summer!