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
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2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
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1 ripe avocado, mashed
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1/4 cup Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
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1/4 cup celery, chopped
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1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mash the ripe avocado with a fork until mostly smooth.
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Stir in the Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Add shredded chicken to the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
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Fold in red onion, celery, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
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Drizzle olive oil over the top and gently mix everything together.
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Sprinkle red pepper flakes if you’d like a little heat.
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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