Description
Discover a deliciously healthy twist on traditional chicken salad with our Healthy Greek Yogurt Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe. This creamy, satisfying dish combines ripe avocados, protein-packed chicken, and zesty flavors without the need for mayonnaise. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Not only is it a fantastic way to use leftover chicken, but it’s also versatile enough to serve in sandwiches, wraps, or over fresh greens. Enjoy a nutritious meal that’s full of flavor and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the avocado until smooth.
- Add Greek yogurt to the mashed avocado and mix until well combined.
- Stir in fresh dill, onion powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in the shredded chicken until fully mixed.
- Transfer to an airtight container and chill for 30-60 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve on whole-grain bread, in wraps, or over salad greens.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg