Description

This Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad is a fresh, creamy, and nutritious recipe perfect for a light lunch or snack. It combines ripe avocados, tender chicken breast, and crisp vegetables tossed in lime juice and Greek yogurt for extra creaminess. Easy to prepare and packed with protein and healthy fats, this salad is delicious served on its own or as a filling for wraps and sandwiches.

Ingredients

Chicken

2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (about 2 medium breasts)

Vegetables & Herbs

2 large ripe avocados
½ to 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
¼ cup celery, finely diced
¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Seasonings & Extras

2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
¼ cup Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)

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Instructions

Cook Chicken: If starting with raw chicken, season it with salt and pepper, then grill or bake until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C). Let it cool, then dice into small cubes.
Prepare Avocado: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a large bowl.
Mash Avocado: Mash the avocado with a fork until it reaches your desired consistency, either smooth or slightly chunky.
Add Vegetables and Chicken: Add the diced chicken, halved cherry or grape tomatoes, red onion, celery, and red bell pepper to the bowl with the mashed avocado.
Season the Salad: Sprinkle in the chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Add Creaminess: If using, add the Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.
Combine Ingredients: Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper to your preference.

Notes

For a lower-fat option, omit the Greek yogurt or use a low-fat version.
This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Great as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or served on a bed of greens.
Use freshly cooked chicken for best flavor, but leftover rotisserie chicken also works well.
Try adding a little diced jalapeño for a spicy kick.