Description
Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad is a nutritious and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken, creamy avocados, and colorful veggies for a flavorful and healthy dish.
Ingredients
- 3 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 3 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup corn kernels, roasted, canned, or frozen and thawed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or dill, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced, optional
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
Instructions
1. In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the diced avocados, Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Use a fork to mash and stir the mixture until it reaches a creamy consistency, keeping some small chunks for added texture.
2. Next, add the shredded chicken to the creamy avocado dressing. Stir well to ensure every piece is fully coated, creating delicious flavor throughout the salad.
3. Gently fold in the corn, red onion, chopped cilantro or dill, jalapeno (if using), cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Mixing carefully helps keep the salad light and chunky rather than mushy.
4. Before serving, taste the salad and adjust seasoning to your preference. You might want to add a bit more lime juice for brightness or a touch more salt for depth.
5. You can serve your salad immediately for the freshest taste, or if you prefer, cover it tightly with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to prevent browning, and refrigerate for up to two hours.
6. To serve your Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad, spoon it into lettuce cup for a refreshing wrap, pile it on toasted bread, or serve alongside crackers or pita. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, swap Greek yogurt for a dairy-free alternative like coconut yogurt. For gluten-free options, serve in lettuce wraps instead of bread or crackers. You can also replace chicken with grilled shrimp or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg