Description
Looking for a delicious and nutritious meal? Try this Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe today! Discover a tasty way to eat clean.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (diced (about 2 medium breasts))
- 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)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt for extra creaminess
Instructions
- Step 1: 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 it cool, then dice into small cubes.
- Step 2: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a large bowl.
- Step 3: Mash the avocado with a fork until it reaches your desired consistency (smooth or slightly chunky).
- Step 4: Add the diced chicken, halved cherry or grape tomatoes, red onion, celery, and red bell pepper to the bowl with the mashed avocado.
- Step 5: Sprinkle in the chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Step 6: If using, add the Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.
- Step 7: Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined.
- Step 8: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper to your preference.
- Step 9: Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg