Description
A light and indulgent chicken salad made with creamy avocado instead of heavy mayo, perfect for a quick meal or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 2 medium boneless skinless breasts or one rotisserie chicken)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 diced ripe avocado
- 3 sliced scallions
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 small seeded diced jalapeño (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash one ripe avocado with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, diced avocado, scallions, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Serve on toasted bread, in a croissant, or in pita pockets. The salad is best eaten within 24 hours for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg