2 simple dinner ideas for the keto diet

In this article we give you 2 simple recipes for keto friendly dinners

Avocado Chicken Salad:

Ingredients

• 🍗 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
• 🥑 2 avocados, diced
• 🥬 1 cup lettuce, chopped
• 🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
• 🌿 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Cook Chicken: Boil chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred with forks.
2. Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced avocados, chopped lettuce, and cilantro.
3. Season: Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
4. Serve: Divide the salad among plates and serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving for enhanced flavors.

Salmon & Asparagus:

Ingredients

• 🐟 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 🌱 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
• 🧈 2 tbsp butter
• 🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
• 🌿 1 tbsp dill, chopped
• 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Asparagus: Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Season Salmon: Place salmon fillets on top of asparagus. Spread butter on each fillet, and drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle dill, salt, and pepper over the top.
4. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
5. Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately, garnishing with additional lemon slices if desired.