Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad for Quick Nutritious Meals
Enjoy a Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad that's quick to prepare and packed with nutrients.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken Base
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced or shredded
For the Creamy Dressing
- 1 medium ripe avocado mashed
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
For the Crunch and Flavor
- 1/2 medium red onion chopped
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs e.g., cilantro or parsley
For the Zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
How to Make Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, scooped avocado, and Greek yogurt. Mix gently to blend the flavors while keeping some texture.
- Stir in chopped red onion, celery, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs. The colors will brighten up your salad, making it visually appealing and delicious!
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture to add acidity and prevent the avocado from browning. This bright touch is key to making your salad shine!
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then mix until everything is well combined. Adjust to your taste preferences for a truly personalized salad.
- Mash the avocado thoroughly for a creamier salad or leave some chunks for a delightful texture contrast.
- Enjoy it immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for later.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with additional fresh herbs for an extra pop of flavor.