Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad: Best Recipe for Fresh Flavor
A delicious and healthy avocado chicken salad recipe that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 large avocado
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the avocado and mix in Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shredded chicken, cilantro, red bell pepper, and red onion to the bowl.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be served over greens or in a wrap.
- Consider adding chopped nuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg