Diabetic-Friendly Chicken Salad
✅ Why it works
- High protein → helps control blood sugar
- Low carbs when made without sugary add-ins
- Healthy fats improve satiety and glucose stability
🧾 Ingredients
- 1–2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt, unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 1/4 cup cucumber (chopped)
- 2 tbsp red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt & black pepper
Optional add-ins:
- Chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, dill)
- Small amount of apple (for slight sweetness—optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Mix base
- Combine chicken with mayo or yogurt
- Add crunch
- Stir in celery, cucumber, and onion
- Season
- Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper
- Chill
- Refrigerate 20–30 minutes for best flavor
🥬 How to serve (low-carb)
- Lettuce wraps
- Stuffed in cucumber boats
- On whole grain toast (small portion)
⚖️ Nutrition benefits
- Low carb
- High protein
- Healthy fats → steady energy
⚠️ Tips for diabetics
- Avoid sweetened dressings or honey mustard
- Skip dried fruits (raisins, cranberries)
- Keep portions balanced (1 cup per serving)
🔄 Healthier swaps
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for fewer calories
- Add avocado for extra healthy fat
