Description
Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad is creamy, fresh, and packed with protein. Swap mayo for avocado for healthy fats. Ready in 10 minutes, perfect for weeknights or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded
1 large Ripe Avocado
2 tablespoons Greek Yogurt
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice, fresh
1 stalk Celery, diced
2 tablespoons Red Onion, minced
To taste Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Mash the avocado in a large bowl with a fork until fairly smooth
- Stir in the Greek yogurt and lemon juice
- Add shredded chicken and stir to combine
- Toss in diced celery and minced red onio
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; adjust as needed
- Serve immediately or chill for an hour for deeper flavor
Notes
Use very ripe avocado for maximum creaminess; leave some chunks for texture.
For dairy-free, omit yogurt or use a dairy-free alternative; extra avocado can add creaminess.
Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 2 days; press plastic wrap on surface to prevent browning.
Do not freeze; enjoy cold.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: chicken, salad, avocado, healthy, dinner