Description
This Avocado Chicken Salad is a creamy, healthy, protein-packed meal made with fresh avocado, shredded chicken, red onion, lime juice, and herbs. It’s perfect for a light lunch, meal prep, or gluten-free and low-carb dinner idea.
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
½ cup celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: 2 slices cooked bacon, chopped
Optional: ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Optional: ¼ cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
1. Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Lightly mash with a fork, leaving some chunks.
2. Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken into the bowl with the avocado and gently mix to combine.
3. Stir in the finely chopped red onion and celery.
4. Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle in chopped cilantro or parsley. Mix well.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add optional mix-ins like bacon, garlic powder, or tomatoes if desired.
6. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
If preparing ahead, press plastic wrap directly against the surface to slow browning.
Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe even faster.
Adjust lime juice and herbs based on your flavor preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg