Description
This Chicken Avocado Salad is a creamy, flavorful dish made with tender shredded chicken, creamy avocado, Greek yogurt, and fresh vegetables. It’s a refreshing and healthy meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Lettuce leaves or whole grain bread for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, mashed avocado, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
- Add the finely chopped celery, red onion, and cilantro (if using). Stir everything together until the ingredients are well distributed.
- Taste the chicken avocado salad and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
- Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce leaves for a low-carb option or spread it between slices of whole grain bread for a hearty sandwich. You can also serve it with crackers or as a filling for a wrap.
Notes
- For extra flavor and texture, add diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, or olives.
- For a spicy version, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a dairy-free option, replace the Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt or extra avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
