Creamy No Mayo Avocado Chicken Salad (Ready in 15 Minutes)
Make this creamy, high-protein avocado chicken salad without mayonnaise. It is a healthy, quick lunch or light dinner option perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mash the avocado until mostly smooth. Stir in the Greek yogurt, if using, and the lime juice.
- Add the mashed avocado mixture to the shredded chicken. Mix gently until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Fold in the chopped celery, red onion, and cilantro.
- Season with salt and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- To keep the salad bright green, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the salad before refrigerating.
- Serve this high protein chicken salad in lettuce wraps for a low carb option, or on whole-grain bread for a satisfying sandwich filling.
- For a keto chicken salad, skip any added sweeteners and serve with celery sticks or cucumber slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 85