Description
This Avocado Chicken Salad is a creamy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The combination of ripe avocados, tender chicken, and zesty lime juice creates a satisfying salad that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.
Ingredients
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For the salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
For the dressing:
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice until smooth but slightly chunky. Stir in Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken, red onion, celery, and cilantro, then toss gently until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately on bread, lettuce wraps, or with crackers.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
- For extra crunch, add diced cucumber or bell pepper.
- To make it dairy-free, omit the yogurt and use all mayonnaise instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
