Description
This Avocado Chicken Salad is a creamy, flavorful twist on classic chicken salad. With the richness of avocado and the tang of lime juice, it’s perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup diced celery
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional pinch of garlic powder
Instructions
- Mash the Avocado: In a large mixing bowl, mash the avocado lightly with the lime juice.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the Greek yogurt or mayonnaise until smooth. Add the chicken, red onion, celery, cilantro, salt, pepper, and garlic powder if using. Mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately on toast, in a sandwich, with crackers, or over greens.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Add diced jalapeño for a spicy kick or swap cilantro for parsley if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
