Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad (No Mayo, High Protein)
This recipe gives you a creamy, high-protein avocado chicken salad that skips the mayonnaise. It uses avocado and Greek yogurt for texture, making it a quick, healthy lunch or meal prep option ready in 15 minutes.
- 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
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full-fat recommended)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped celery for crunch
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium bowl.
- Add the mashed avocado, Greek yogurt, and lime juice to the bowl with the chicken.
- Use a fork to mix all ingredients until the chicken is coated and the mixture is creamy. Do not overmix; some texture is good.
- Fold in the chopped red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper. If using celery, add it now.
- Taste the salad and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- Serve immediately, or cover and chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to combine.
Notes
- To keep this avocado chicken salad vibrant green longer, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the salad before refrigerating.
- For a low-carb lunch, serve this mixture in large lettuce cups or over mixed greens.
- If you prefer a sweeter profile, add 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup along with the lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95