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Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad

A vibrant and nutritious salad combining tender chicken and creamy avocado, perfect for meal prep or a light dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced Make sure it's perfectly ripe.
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced Red onion adds color and flavor.
  • 1/4 cup celery, diced Adds crunch to the salad.
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds tang.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Prevents avocado from browning.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust to personal preference.
Optional
  • mixed greens for serving Enhances the dish with more veggies.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced avocado, red onion, and celery.
  2. In a separate small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to combine.
  4. Serve on its own or over a bed of mixed greens if desired.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Create variations by adding fruits or other proteins.
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