Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe
A nutritious and delicious chicken salad with creamy avocados and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced (about 2 medium breasts)
Vegetables
- 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
Herbs & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Additional
- to taste salt and black pepper
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- 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 cool, then dice.
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Mash until smooth or slightly chunky.
- Add the diced chicken, tomatoes, red onion, celery, and red bell pepper to the bowl. Mix in cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- If desired, fold in Greek yogurt for creaminess. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes.
Notes
For best flavor, let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.