Chicken salad 100gms (1 piece)

Check the salad dressing first: choose an unsweetened oil-and-vinegar, lemon, or herb-based dressing, and avoid sweet sauces, honey, sugary vinaigrettes, and large amounts of ketchup-like condiments.

Reduce or omit higher-carbohydrate add-ins such as croutons, dried fruit, sweet corn, candied nuts, sweet pickles, and large servings of beans or pasta.

Build the salad around chicken, leafy greens, cucumber, tomato, peppers, mushrooms, and avocado; add olive oil or a small handful of nuts or seeds for more satiety.

Keep the chicken salad portion moderate and eat slowly; a large serving can raise glucose if the recipe includes hidden starches or sweetened ingredients.

Avoid pairing it with bread, wraps, crackers, chips, sugary drinks, or dessert; choose water, sparkling water, or unsweetened tea instead.

Compare responses to homemade versus restaurant-prepared chicken salad, since restaurant versions often contain sweetened dressings, added starches, or larger portions.