Description
This creamy avocado chicken salad combines tender chicken, ripe avocados, and zesty lime in a refreshing and satisfying dish that’s perfect for lunch or light dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 2 medium avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or cubed chicken, diced avocados, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle in the lime juice and add the Greek yogurt and olive oil.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Gently fold the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated but the avocados remain chunky.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve on toast, in wraps, or on its own and enjoy.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to maintain texture.
- Leftover rotisserie chicken works perfectly and adds extra flavor.
- Adjust lime juice to taste for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: avocado chicken salad, creamy chicken salad, easy lunch salad, gluten free chicken salad, avocado recipes