Description
A simple recipe for chicken salad made creamy with avocado instead of mayonnaise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium bowl.
- Add the mashed avocado, red onion, lime juice, celery, and cilantro to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Serve this salad on lettuce wraps or whole-grain bread.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the avocado mixture slightly before adding the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: avocado chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, mayonnaise-free chicken salad, quick lunch