Description
A creamy, nutritious avocado chicken salad that combines lean protein with heart-healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup diced veggies (red bell peppers, celery, or corn)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs like cilantro or dill
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop your veggies, shred the chicken, and soft mash the avocado.
- Mash the avocado until creamy, being careful not to overdo it.
- Combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and diced veggies in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix everything together until well blended.
- Chill in the fridge to meld flavors before serving on greens or in a wrap.
Notes
Optional variations include Mediterranean style (with feta and olives), spicy southwest (with jalapeños), fruity fusion (with apples or pineapple), or a vegan version using chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg