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Avocado Chicken Salad: A Healthy Delight to Try!

A healthy and delicious avocado chicken salad that combines shredded chicken with creamy avocado and Greek yogurt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 ripe avocado mashed
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lettuce leaves or whole grain bread for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mashed avocado, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined and creamy.
  2. Add the chopped red onion, celery, and cilantro (if using) to the bowl. Stir gently to incorporate all ingredients.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
  4. Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce leaves or as a filling for whole grain bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For added crunch, mix in some diced bell peppers or chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts.
  • Substitute the chicken with canned tuna or chickpeas for a different protein source.

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