This Chimichurri Chicken Salad is a vibrant, flavour packed summer dinner. Tender grilled chicken is tossed with a fresh, garlicky chimichurri sauce and served over crisp salad greens. It’s light, refreshing, and perfectly keto friendly while still being high in protein and healthy fats.
🍽 Servings: 2
⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 2 chicken breasts (approx. 300g), grilled or pan-seared
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, lettuce)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 tbsp chimichurri sauce (homemade or store-bought, sugar free and no seed oils)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For Homemade Chimichurri Sauce:
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Method
Step 1: Prepare the chimichurri sauce by combining parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, chili flakes, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Step 2: Grill or pan-sear chicken breasts until cooked through, about 6–7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly.
Step 3: Arrange mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion on a plate.
Step 4: Top the salad with sliced chicken and drizzle with chimichurri sauce. Add extra olive oil if desired.
Step 5: Serve immediately and enjoy a fresh, flavour-packed summer dinner.
💡 Tips from the Keto Kitchen
- Use fresh herbs for the chimichurri – it makes a huge difference in flavour.
- Make the sauce ahead and store in the fridge to let the flavours meld.
- Add avocado slices or olives for extra healthy fats.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle some toasted nuts or seeds on top.
🧮 Macros (per serving, estimated)
Calories: 420 kcal
Fat: 28g
Protein: 38g
Net Carbs: 5g
🥗 Why You’ll Love This Chimichurri Chicken Salad
- Fresh, vibrant, and perfect for summer dinners
- High-protein, low-carb, and keto-friendly
- Light but satisfying thanks to healthy fats in olive oil and optional avocado
- Easy to make ahead for weekend entertaining or meal prep
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👉 Looking for more fresh keto dinner ideas?
Try my Bacon Caprese Salad next.
