Description
This Avocado Chicken Salad is a creamy, flavorful twist on classic chicken salad. The combination of ripe avocado, tender chicken, and fresh herbs makes for a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 1 large ripe avocado (peeled and mashed)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of garlic powder or crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Mash Avocado: In a large bowl, mash the avocado with Greek yogurt or mayonnaise and lemon juice until creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, and fresh herbs. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional garlic powder or red pepper flakes.
- Mix Well: Mix everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately on toast, in lettuce wraps, in sandwiches, or with crackers.
Notes
- For added crunch, top with chopped almonds or sunflower seeds.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep shortcut.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
