Description
This Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of creamy avocado and tender chicken, making it a perfect choice for lunch or dinner. It’s packed with nutritious ingredients, offering high protein and healthy fats, while being quick to prepare and incredibly versatile for meal prep. This refreshing dish shines at picnics, potlucks, or as a light weeknight meal. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices to create unique flavor profiles. Whether served alone, in wraps, or over greens, this salad delivers satisfying taste without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (diced)
- ½ to 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely diced)
- ¼ cup celery (finely diced)
- ¼ cup red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- For the dressing: 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- If starting with raw chicken, season it with salt and pepper. Grill or bake until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Cool before dicing.
- In a large mixing bowl, scoop out the flesh of the avocados and mash to your desired consistency.
- Add the diced chicken, halved tomatoes, red onion, celery, and bell pepper into the bowl with mashed avocado.
- Stir in chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Greek yogurt for creaminess.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg