Keto Chipotle Salad

Bursting with bold, smoky flavors and vibrant colors, this Keto Chipotle Salad is the ultimate low-carb meal that doesn’t compromise on taste. Tender, seasoned chicken breasts are pan-seared to perfection and paired with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a zesty kick of red onion and cilantro. The star of the dish is a luscious homemade chipotle lime dressing—a tangy blend of sour cream, mayonnaise, and chipotle in adobo sauce—that ties all the fresh ingredients together. Ready in just 35 minutes, this salad is ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a refreshing lunch that satisfies your keto lifestyle. Perfect for keto dieters and salad lovers alike, this recipe is hearty, flavorful, and incredibly easy to customize.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Cilantro
• 1 large Lime
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Chipotle in adobo sauce

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the chicken. In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chipotle powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 4

Cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center, then set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salad ingredients.

Step 6

Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 7

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the cilantro. Add these to the salad bowl.

Step 8

In a separate small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and chipotle in adobo sauce. Squeeze the juice of the lime into the mixture and stir to create a dressing.

Step 9

Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, slice it into strips.

Step 10

Add the chicken strips to the salad.

Step 11

Drizzle the chipotle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy your Keto Chipotle Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1655.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1917.0

Total Fat 131.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.2g
Cholesterol 383.3mg	0%
Sodium 1903.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.2g
Protein 127.3g	0%

Vitamin D 17.4IU	0%
Calcium 507.0mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 3676.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.5%

Protein: 25.7%

Carbs: 14.8%