Description
Creamy, fresh, and packed with nutrients, this avocado chicken salad makes a wholesome and flavorful lunch or light dinner. It’s mayo-free, protein-rich, and bursting with zesty flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
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2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
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1 ripe avocado, mashed
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¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
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¼ cup celery, diced
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Juice of ½ lemon
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
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In a bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice until creamy.
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Add chicken, onion, and celery, then mix well.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve in lettuce wraps, on whole-grain toast, or with crackers.
Notes
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Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
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Add chopped apples or grapes for a sweet twist.
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Keeps well in the fridge for 1–2 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26 g