Chicken Avocado Salad with Mustard Dressing (Low-Carb)
Looking for an easy to go that fits your chicken avocado salad routine? This chicken avocado salad with mustard dressing is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 6 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 10 minutes prep, 5 minutes cook
- Servings: 2
- Carbs: 6 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 240 g chicken breast
- 1 (200 g) avocado
- 500 g cucumber
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 50 ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 g) coconut oil
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- For the dressing, put the mustard, 50 ml olive oil and lemon juice in a screw-top jar, season with salt and pepper and shake vigorously until emulsified.
- Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and fry in 1 tbsp coconut oil (15 g) in a skillet; let cool slightly.
- Slice the avocado and cucumber and arrange on 2 plates, top with the chicken and drizzle with the dressing. For takeaway, pack the vegetables and chicken in separate boxes and keep the dressing in the jar — mix just before eating.
Tips & Variations
Keeping the dressing separate keeps the salad crisp for hours. Double the dressing — it’s great on everything.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 6 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Chicken Avocado Salad with Mustard Dressing contains just 6 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 2.
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