Description
Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad is a culinary gem that combines the best of both worlds – delicious flavor and exceptional nutrition. With its creamy avocado base, lean protein from chicken, and a medley of fresh veggies, this salad is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chicken
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, use a fork to mash the ripe avocados until they’re mostly smooth, with some chunky texture remaining.
2. To the mashed avocado, add the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the dressing is creamy and well-combined.
3. Gently fold in the shredded or diced cooked chicken, diced red onion, diced celery, and chopped fresh cilantro. Ensure the ingredients are evenly coated with the avocado dressing.
4. Taste the Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or a dash of hot sauce if desired.
5. Serve your Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad immediately, either on its own, on a bed of lettuce, or with your choice of bread, crackers, or tortillas.
Notes
This salad can be served as a filling for lettuce wraps or in hollowed-out avocados for a visually appealing presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg