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5-Minute Keto Mexican Chicken or Tuna Salad Recipe

5 Minute Keto Chicken Salad

5 Minute Keto Chicken Salad

A quick, flavorful keto-friendly chicken or tuna salad you can make in five minutes. Perfect for low-carb lunches, meal prep, or a light dinner—serve on lettuce, keto crackers, or inside a low-carb wrap.
Course:
Main Course
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
0 minutes
Servings:
6
Calories:
177kcal

This easy keto chicken or tuna salad comes together in minutes using pantry ingredients and a few fresh vegetables. It’s creamy, tangy, and lightly spiced with cumin and chili powder for a subtle Southwestern twist. Use canned chicken or tuna for convenience, and adjust the heat and herbs to match your taste.

Because it’s low in carbs and high in healthy fats, this salad is ideal for keto and low-carb meal plans. It’s excellent on its own, stuffed into lettuce cups, layered in a low-carb wrap, or served alongside fresh salad greens.

Ingredients

  • 12 1/2 oz canned chicken or tuna, completely drained
  • 3 TBS mayonnaise
  • 3 TBS sour cream
  • 1 TBS lemon or lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, chopped
  • 1 medium Roma tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 small jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
  • 1 mini sweet pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup canned baby corn, drained and chopped
  • 2 TBS fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp chili powder

Instructions

  • Completely drain the canned chicken or tuna, then use a fork to shred or flake it into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon or lime juice. Stir in ground cumin, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well blended.
  • Add the shredded chicken or tuna and all chopped vegetables—cucumber, Roma tomato, jalapeño, mini sweet pepper, and chopped baby corn. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
  • Stir in the chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon/lime juice if needed.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and chill for at least one hour to let flavors meld. Serve on lettuce leaves, in a low-carb wrap, on keto crackers, or alongside a fresh green salad.

Notes & Variations

Substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream for a tangier, higher-protein option. Omit baby corn to reduce the carb count further, or swap it for extra cucumber and bell pepper. Add a pinch of smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce for more depth. Fresh herbs like dill or parsley work well in place of cilantro.

For meal prep, divide into individual containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days. If making ahead, add delicate vegetables like cucumber just before serving to keep them crisp.

Nutrition


Serving:
1
serving

|

Calories:
177
kcal

|

Carbohydrates:
2
g

|

Protein:
15
g

|

Fat:
11
g