Description
This Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad is creamy, zesty, and packed with lean protein and fresh veggies. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or meal prep favorite!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 ripe avocado, mashed
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, mash the ripe avocado with a fork until mostly smooth.
Stir in the Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Add shredded chicken to the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
Fold in red onion, celery, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
Drizzle olive oil over the top and gently mix everything together.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes if you’d like a little heat.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for a time-saving shortcut.
For extra crunch, add chopped cucumber or sliced almonds.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Press plastic wrap against the salad to keep avocado from browning.
Great served in lettuce wraps, whole grain pita pockets, or on top of mixed greens!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad , Lunch
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg