Keto Everything Bagel Chicken Salad Recipe with Creamy Dressing

Spice up your chicken salad with a bold seasoning twist. Everything bagel seasoning transforms a simple chicken salad into a flavorful dish you can enjoy on its own, in a lettuce wrap, or on low-carb bread.

Everything Bagel Chicken Salad

What began as a bagel topping has become a pantry staple for boosting savory recipes. Everything bagel seasoning adds a savory, nutty, and slightly salty punch that complements shredded chicken perfectly.

I’ve used this seasoning on roasted chicken thighs and low-carb breadsticks, so adding it to chicken salad felt like a natural next step. The seasoning elevates the dish without overpowering the other ingredients.

There’s also a small twist to the dressing that improves both flavor and texture. It’s not just mayo and canned chicken — a creamy addition lightens the dressing and brings a hint of sweetness that brightens the whole salad.

Keto Chicken Salad

This chicken salad is naturally low in carbohydrates, making it ideal for keto or low-carb meal plans. Each serving contains about 2 grams net carbs, and the recipe yields six servings, so it’s great for meal prep.

The salad is very versatile: serve it with a fork over baby spinach, scoop it into lettuce wraps, or pile it onto keto-friendly bread. For crunch and fiber, finely chopped red onion, green onions, and celery are added — the celery also contributes valuable dietary fiber.

How To Make Chicken Salad Taste Good

Instead of relying solely on mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, this recipe blends whipped cream cheese into the dressing. Whipped cream cheese adds a pleasant, mild sweetness and creates a lighter mouthfeel while keeping the salad rich and creamy.

For a quick and satisfying meal, stir a handful of baby spinach into the chicken salad and eat it with a fork. The combination of creamy dressing, bold everything bagel seasoning, and crisp vegetables makes for a balanced, flavorful lunch.

What To Eat With Chicken Salad

If this chicken salad is your main dish, consider pairing it with crunchy sides like homemade cheese chips. A light soup also pairs well — a dill pickle soup or a simple chicken broth-based soup makes a comforting, low-carb accompaniment.

Because the salad is high in protein, serving it with extra vegetables provides a good balance of protein and fiber for a more complete meal.

How To Store Chicken Salad

This recipe stores well for a few days, making it suitable for weekly meal prep. Place the mixed chicken salad in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days. After that time the dressing may start to separate and the vegetables will soften, so it’s best enjoyed as fresh as possible.

Keto Everything Bagel Chicken Salad Recipe

Below is a summary of the recipe. Exact measurements and nutrition details are provided in the recipe card.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 6
Net Carbs: 2 net carbs per serving

Ingredients

• 1 pound shredded cooked chicken
• 6 ounces whipped cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning, plus extra for garnish

Directions:

Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional everything bagel seasoning or salt if needed.

Spoon the salad into a serving bowl and garnish with extra everything bagel seasoning and sliced green onions. Serve chilled over baby spinach, in lettuce wraps, or on low-carb bread.

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