Ensalada de Pollo
Puerto Rican Chicken Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Puerto Rican dishes.
What it is
A classic Puerto Rican chicken salad featuring tender shredded chicken breast mixed with a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, finely diced celery, red onion, and green bell peppers. Seasoned with salt, black pepper, and a touch of lime juice or white vinegar. Served chilled, without crackers or bread.
Key ingredients
Cooked shredded chicken breast, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, green bell pepper, cilantro (optional), salt, black pepper, lime juice or white vinegar.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the mayonnaise or dressing. Confirm no high-carb additions like corn, peas, or fruit. Request it served without bread, crackers, or carby side dishes.
Watch out for
Sweetened mayonnaise or dressing, high-carb vegetable additions (e.g., corn, peas), served with bread/crackers.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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