This keto chicken salad with bacon is creamy, savory, and perfect for family meals, picnics, or barbecues. It’s simple to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
We love chicken salad in our house, and this version with bacon is one of our top picks. The bacon adds a crunchy, smoky contrast to the tender chicken, while a dressing made from keto mayonnaise and keto Greek yogurt keeps the texture rich without excess carbs. Serve it on a bed of greens, in lettuce wraps, or spooned onto low-carb crackers for a satisfying, keto-friendly meal or appetizer.
Meat choices for the salad
You can use different types of cooked chicken depending on time and preference. Boiling a whole chicken and combining white and dark meat yields a moist, flavorful base. All white meat or all dark meat also work well. A store-bought rotisserie chicken is a quick and tasty shortcut. For the bacon, either thick-cut or regular sliced will do; cook it on the stovetop or in the oven and crumble it, or dice raw bacon and sauté until crisp.
Other ingredients that enhance the salad
Along with chicken and bacon, diced celery and red onion provide crunch and a little bite. Fresh chopped parsley brightens the flavor; if you don’t have fresh, substitute about 4 teaspoons dried parsley for 1/4 cup fresh. You can easily customize the salad by adding diced bell pepper, chives (fresh or dried), or toasted nuts and seeds such as sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds for extra texture.
Dressing for the keto chicken salad with bacon
The dressing combines keto mayonnaise and keto Greek yogurt for a creamy, balanced base. Greek yogurt brings a tang and lighter texture compared with sour cream, and it blends smoothly with mayo. A keto brown sugar substitute adds a touch of rounded sweetness that balances the savory notes. Finish the dressing with yellow or Dijon mustard and a pinch of paprika. Simply whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth, taste, and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
More keto chicken salad ideas
If you enjoy this recipe, try other variations such as cheddar and chive, buffalo-style, spinach-artichoke, or a loaded chicken salad with extra mix-ins. Each variation offers a new flavor profile while staying low-carb and satisfying.
Helpful Hints:
* Use regular or thick-sliced bacon according to your preference.
* Taste the salad before serving and add salt and pepper as needed.
Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Notes of encouragement:
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Keto Chicken Salad with Bacon
6 Servings
15 minutes
15 minutes
This keto chicken salad with bacon is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make—perfect for gatherings or a quick lunch.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and chopped chicken
- 8 ounces bacon, fried and crumbled
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 tablespoons diced red onion
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
- ⅓ cup keto Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup keto mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute (Swerve)
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, diced celery, red onion, and chopped parsley. Toss to mix and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the keto Greek yogurt, keto mayonnaise, brown sugar substitute, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 417Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 477mgCarbohydrates: 1.5gNet Carbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.5gProtein: 35g
Nutrition information is provided as an estimate and may vary based on the brands and ingredients you use. Net carbs may reflect subtraction of certain sugar alcohols where applicable.
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