Transform your low-carb lunch routine with a burst of color and an explosion of flavor! These Keto Avocado Chicken Strawberry Salad Roll-Ups are an absolute game-changer. Imagine a perfectly balanced meal that’s not only incredibly filling and satisfying but also delightfully sweet and unbelievably simple to prepare. Say goodbye to mundane keto lunches and hello to a vibrant, fresh, and utterly delicious experience that will keep you energized and on track with your healthy lifestyle goals.

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Keto Avocado Chicken Strawberry Salad Roll-Ups: A Low-Carb Lunch Revolution

Are you searching for a vibrant, satisfying, and easy-to-make low-carb meal that doesn’t compromise on taste? Look no further! Our Keto Avocado Chicken Strawberry Salad Roll-Ups are here to revolutionize your lunch break. This recipe combines the best of fresh, wholesome ingredients into a convenient, delicious package, perfect for anyone following a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Forget boring salads; these roll-ups are bursting with creamy avocado, tender chicken, juicy strawberries, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette that will tantalize your taste buds and keep you feeling full until your next meal.

Why You’ll Adore These Flavorful Keto Roll-Ups

These aren’t just any chicken salad roll-ups; they are a thoughtfully crafted culinary experience designed to bring excitement to your low-carb menu. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, making them a truly unique and enjoyable dish:

A Symphony of Flavors: Experience the creamy richness of avocado, the savory notes of chicken, the refreshing sweetness of strawberries, and the crisp crunch of celery, all brought together by a tangy mayonnaise base.
Perfectly Portioned & Portable: Rolled into street-taco sized, zero-carb tortillas, these are ideal for a grab-and-go lunch, picnics, or a light dinner.
Elevated with a Homemade Vinaigrette: What truly sets this recipe apart is the accompanying strawberry vinaigrette. Made with fresh strawberries, sugar-free honey, and zesty balsamic vinegar, it adds an irresistible sweet-tangy finish.
Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly: Each roll-up contains just 2 net carbs, making them an excellent choice for maintaining ketosis without sacrificing flavor or satisfaction.
Protein-Packed Goodness: Loaded with chicken and avocado, these roll-ups provide a substantial dose of protein and healthy fats, keeping you satiated and energized.
Simple & Quick Preparation: With minimal prep and cook time, you can whip up a batch of these delicious roll-ups in under 15 minutes.

The Heart of the Dish: Crafting Your Keto Chicken Salad

The foundation of these incredible roll-ups is a robust and flavorful chicken salad. It’s much more dynamic than your average chicken salad, incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables that elevate its nutritional profile and taste.

Choosing Your Chicken: Versatility at Its Best

One of the beauties of this keto chicken salad recipe is its flexibility when it comes to the chicken component. You have several convenient options:

Canned Chicken: For the ultimate speed and convenience, high-quality canned chicken is a fantastic choice. Just drain it well and shred it for your salad.
Rotisserie Chicken: Pick up a cooked rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store. It’s incredibly flavorful and shreds easily, saving you cooking time.
Leftover Cooked Chicken: If you have any leftover grilled, baked, or pan-fried chicken breasts or thighs, simply chop them into bite-sized pieces. This is a brilliant way to prevent food waste and repurpose previous meals into something new and exciting.

No matter your choice, ensure the chicken is cooled before mixing it into the salad for the best texture and flavor.

Avocado Perfection: Creaminess and Healthy Fats

Avocados are a keto staple, and for good reason! They are packed with healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. In this salad, the avocado adds an unparalleled creamy texture that acts as a natural binder, enriching the overall mouthfeel. Its mild, buttery flavor perfectly complements both the savory chicken and the sweet strawberries. Choose ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure for optimal creaminess.

Strawberry Sweetness: A Low-Carb Delight

Strawberries are a star in this recipe, offering a burst of natural sweetness and a refreshing tang without overloading on carbs. Many people on a keto diet wonder about fruit, but strawberries are among the most keto-friendly options. A full cup of strawberries contains only about 11.1g total carbs and a mere 7.9g net carbs, making them a fantastic ingredient for adding flavor and antioxidants to your meals. They beautifully balance the savory chicken and creamy avocado, creating a truly unique and delicious flavor profile. We use strawberries in both the chicken salad and the vinaigrette for maximum impact!

Crisp Celery and Tangy Mayonnaise

The addition of crunchy celery provides a wonderful textural contrast to the creamy avocado and tender chicken, along with a subtle, refreshing taste. For the binding agent, mayonnaise brings a classic creamy texture and a delicious tangy note that ties all the ingredients together. If you’re looking to boost your protein intake even further, consider substituting unsweetened plain Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayonnaise. It’s a natural source of protein and will add a similar tanginess while enhancing the nutritional value of your salad. Feel free to season generously with salt and pepper to taste, enhancing all the natural flavors.

Optional Flavor Boosters

Want to take your chicken salad to the next level? Consider these delicious additions:

Bacon: The salty crunch of crispy bacon bits can brilliantly enhance the sweetness of the strawberries, creating an irresistible savory-sweet combination.
Scallions/Chives: For a mild oniony kick and a touch of color, finely chopped scallions or chives are an excellent addition.
Fresh Herbs: A sprinkle of fresh parsley, dill, or cilantro can add brightness and complexity to the salad.

The Roll-Up Experience: Quick & Satisfying Keto Wraps

Once your flavorful chicken salad is ready, the next step is transforming it into convenient and appealing roll-ups. We use street-taco sized zero-carb tortillas for this recipe, ensuring they remain perfectly keto-friendly. These small tortillas are ideal for creating individual, easy-to-handle portions.

While the chicken salad itself is incredibly delicious straight from the bowl, rolling it into tortillas and giving them a quick sear elevates the experience. Heating the tortillas in a pan over medium heat with a little cooking spray creates a wonderfully browned and crispy exterior, adding another layer of texture and warmth to your meal. This simple step makes the roll-ups more robust and even more satisfying.

The Irresistible Strawberry Vinaigrette: Your New Favorite Dip

What truly distinguishes these roll-ups and takes them from simply good to absolutely extraordinary is the homemade strawberry vinaigrette. This vibrant, sweet, and tangy dressing is not merely an accompaniment; it’s the ultimate dip or drizzle that ties all the flavors together and provides an unforgettable finish.

Ingredients That Shine

Fresh Strawberries: The star of the vinaigrette, offering natural sweetness and a beautiful pink hue.
Olive Oil: Provides a smooth base and healthy fats.
Dijon Mustard: Adds a subtle tang and helps emulsify the dressing.
Sugar-Free Honey: Sweetens the vinaigrette without adding unwanted carbs, keeping it keto-compliant.
Balsamic Vinegar: Lends a delightful zesty acidity and depth of flavor.

Blending these ingredients in a food processor creates a smooth, luscious vinaigrette that’s bursting with fresh flavor. Make extra and keep it on hand!

Beyond the Roll-Ups: Vinaigrette Versatility

Don’t limit this amazing vinaigrette to just these chicken salad roll-ups! It’s incredibly versatile and can be used in many other ways:

Drizzle it over a crisp chopped lettuce salad for an instant flavor upgrade.
Use it as a dipping sauce for keto-friendly chicken nuggets or grilled chicken.
Marinate fish or poultry for a sweet and tangy twist.
Toss it with roasted vegetables for a bright finish.

Pairing Your Keto Chicken Strawberry Roll-Ups for a Complete Meal

While these roll-ups are substantial on their own, pairing them with a delicious keto-friendly side can turn them into a truly complete and satisfying mid-day meal. Here are some fantastic ideas:

Creamy Shrimp and Cucumber Salad: My Creamy Shrimp and Cucumber Salad is another protein and fiber-rich option that complements the flavors of the roll-ups beautifully. Its refreshing profile makes it a perfect companion.
Keto Salami Tacos: For those who love a bit of savory crunch, small keto salami tacos offer a delightful texture contrast and can be easily munched alongside your roll-ups.
More Keto Roll-Ups: Why stop at one type? Serve an assortment of roll-ups! My Keto Reuben Roll-Ups taste just like the classic sandwich, and Keto Creamy Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups are crunchy, creamy, and incredibly filling.
Simple Green Salad: A fresh green salad with a light vinaigrette (or even extra strawberry vinaigrette!) is always a refreshing and low-carb option.
Pickle Spears or Olives: For a quick and tangy bite, a side of crisp pickle spears or a handful of your favorite olives adds a delightful briny contrast.
Avocado Slices: If you’re an avocado enthusiast, a few extra slices on the side will boost your healthy fat intake and add more creaminess.

Essential Tips for Storing Avocados

Avocados are wonderful, but they can be tricky to store. For the best experience with these roll-ups, I highly recommend enjoying them as soon as you prepare them. Avocados are prone to browning once cut and exposed to air, which can diminish both their appearance and fresh taste. Therefore, these roll-ups are not ideal for meal prepping several days in advance.

Preventing Avocado Browning

If you absolutely must store the chicken salad mixture for a short period (a few hours), you can significantly delay the browning process by misting the diced avocado with lemon juice or lime juice. The acidity acts as a natural antioxidant, slowing down the oxidation process. Additionally, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the salad before refrigerating to minimize air exposure.

Selecting a Ripe Avocado

The key to a perfect avocado chicken salad starts with a perfectly ripe avocado. Here’s how to choose one:

Feel: A ripe avocado should feel slightly firm but yield gently to a soft squeeze. If it feels hard, it’s not ripe yet. If it feels mushy, it’s overripe.
Color: Most Hass avocados turn a darker green or black when ripe. However, color isn’t always the most reliable indicator, so always combine it with the touch test.
Stem Test: Flick off the small stem at the top. If it comes off easily and reveals a bright green color underneath, the avocado is likely ripe and good to go. If it’s brown, it might be overripe. If it’s hard to remove, it needs more time.

It’s always best to keep avocados on your counter and use them as soon as they reach optimal ripeness for the best flavor and texture in your dishes.

Keto Avocado Chicken Strawberry Salad Roll-Ups Recipe

Get ready to create this incredibly delicious and satisfying low-carb meal. Below you’ll find a detailed list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process. Exact measurements and a printable version of this recipe are provided for your convenience. Let’s get cooking!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2-3 minutes
Servings: 8
Net Carbs: 2 net carbs per serving

Ingredients

For the Chicken Salad Roll-Ups:

8 Keto Street Taco Sized Tortillas
1 Avocado, mashed
1/3 cup Chopped Strawberries
2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded
1/3 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Celery, diced
Salt and Pepper to taste

For the Strawberry Vinaigrette:

1/2 cup Strawberries, chopped
2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 tsp Dijon Mustard
2 tsp Sugar-Free Honey
2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl, add the mashed avocado and set aside.
To the bowl with the avocado, add the shredded chicken, diced celery, mayonnaise, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Gently fold the chopped strawberries into the chicken and avocado mixture until evenly distributed.
Lay out the keto street taco-sized tortillas. Spoon an equal portion of the chicken salad mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Roll them up tightly to form the roll-ups.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly spray with cooking spray.
Place the filled tortillas seam-side down into the hot pan. Sear for 1-2 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy. Carefully turn the tortillas over and lightly toast the other side for about 1 minute. Remove from the pan and set aside.
For the strawberry vinaigrette: Add all vinaigrette ingredients (chopped strawberries, olive oil, Dijon mustard, sugar-free honey, and balsamic vinegar) to a food processor or small blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
Serve the warm, crispy roll-ups immediately with the fresh strawberry vinaigrette on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Recipe Notes:
Calories: Approximately 305 kcal per serving (based on estimated ingredients).
Net Carbs: Approximately 2 Net Carbs Per Serving.
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. We cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site, as variations in ingredients and preparation methods can occur. Always double-check with your preferred nutritional calculator if precision is critical for your dietary needs.

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More Keto Avocado Recipes You’ll Love

Avocado is a nutritional powerhouse and a fantastic source of healthy fats, essential for anyone following a ketogenic diet. If you’ve fallen in love with the creamy goodness of avocado in these chicken salad roll-ups, you’re in luck! There are countless ways to incorporate this versatile fruit into your low-carb meals. Boost your healthy fat intake and explore new flavors with these delicious avocado-centric keto recipes:

Keto Bacon Avocado Fries: A truly unique and satisfying snack, these fries combine the creamy texture of avocado with crispy bacon for an irresistible low-carb treat.
Low-Carb Avocado Feta Salsa: Fresh, tangy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this salsa is perfect with keto chips, grilled chicken, or as a vibrant side dish.
Keto Baked Avocado Egg: A quick, easy, and incredibly nourishing breakfast or brunch option. Simply crack an egg into an avocado half and bake until set.
Keto Avocado Egg Salad: A creamy, satisfying twist on a classic, this egg salad replaces some of the mayo with healthy avocado, adding richness and nutritional value.
Low Carb Taco Stuffed Avocado: All the flavors of your favorite taco, served in a creamy avocado boat. A fun and easy way to enjoy a hearty, low-carb meal.

Incorporating these recipes into your meal plan will ensure you’re getting plenty of beneficial fats and keeping your keto journey exciting and delicious!