Module 10 · Entertaining
Travel-Ready Herb Chicken Salad with Celery & Avocado
Travel-Ready Herb Chicken Salad with Celery & Avocado is a keto lunch dish with 3.5 g net carbs, 28 g protein and 35 g fat per serving (440 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 35 minutes in total.
A sturdy picnic lunch of juicy roast chicken, crunchy celery and lemony herbs, packed separately from the crisp lettuce.
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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: eggs, tree nuts, celery, mustard. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.
Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 25 min · Total time: 35 min
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net carbohydrates | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Fat | 35 g |
| Energy | 440 kcal |
Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.
Ingredients
- 600 g organic cooked chicken, chilled and shredded
- 200 g organic celery, diced
- 120 g organic mayonnaise, no added sugar
- 40 g organic walnuts
- 1 piece organic lemon, zest and 1 tbsp juice
- 20 g organic dill and parsley
- 150 g organic avocado, edible portion
- 240 g organic gem lettuce leaves
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Step-by-step method
- Shred fully chilled chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Fold in celery, mayonnaise, walnuts, lemon, dill and parsley. Season lightly.
- Pack salad in a sealed container. Keep dry lettuce separate and avocado whole.
- At serving time, slice avocado and spoon salad into lettuce leaves.
- Transport in an insulated cooler with ice packs; return leftovers to the cooler between servings.
Chef’s tips
- Provisional nutrition: do not use these figures as a safe daily carb allowance until Claude verifies ingredient gram weights against exact Matvaretabellen/USDA records and checks product labels.
- Cold-chain time is critical: transport below 4 C and follow local food-safety guidance. Check mayonnaise and exact portion weights.
- Nutrition values are planning estimates, not verified laboratory values. Check exact weights and product labels before using them in a strict daily carbohydrate count.
Variations
- Use fewer lettuce leaves if desired, adjusting the portion estimate.
Storage
Cook chicken up to two days ahead; assemble the morning of travel and keep cold.
Questions and answers
How many net carbs are in Travel-Ready Herb Chicken Salad with Celery & Avocado?
One serving has 3.5 g net carbohydrates, 28 g protein and 35 g fat (440 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.
Can I make Travel-Ready Herb Chicken Salad with Celery & Avocado ahead, store or freeze it?
Cook chicken up to two days ahead; assemble the morning of travel and keep cold.
Which allergens are in Travel-Ready Herb Chicken Salad with Celery & Avocado?
It contains eggs, tree nuts, celery and mustard, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Is Travel-Ready Herb Chicken Salad with Celery & Avocado gluten-free?
Yes. None of the ingredients contain gluten. Check the labels of processed ingredients such as stock or spices.
Can I vary Travel-Ready Herb Chicken Salad with Celery & Avocado?
Yes. Use fewer lettuce leaves if desired, adjusting the portion estimate.