Description
Avocado Chicken Salad is a creamy, healthy alternative to traditional chicken salad, featuring tender cooked chicken breast combined with ripe avocado, crisp celery, fresh herbs, and a light Greek yogurt dressing. This nutritious salad is perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or served with crackers, making it a delicious, high-protein meal option.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Lettuce leaves, bread, or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Mash the Avocados: In a large bowl, mash the ripe avocados until they reach a mostly smooth consistency, ensuring there are no large lumps.
- Prepare the Dressing: Stir in the plain Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper into the mashed avocados until fully combined to create a creamy dressing.
- Add Fresh Ingredients: Gently fold in the cooked chicken, finely diced celery, red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro or parsley to the avocado mixture, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Combine Thoroughly: Mix everything carefully until all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing, adjusting seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve the avocado chicken salad immediately in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or with crackers for a delicious and healthy meal.
Notes
- Add diced grapes or apples for a touch of sweetness and extra texture.
- Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning for an additional burst of flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the salad to help prevent avocado browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
