PrintUltimate Creamy No-Mayo Avocado Chicken Salad (Quick Meal Prep)
Create a satisfying, creamy avocado chicken salad that skips the mayonnaise. This recipe uses ripe avocado for richness, making it a healthy, high-protein option perfect for quick lunches or meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 large ripe avocado, mashed
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mash the avocado until smooth. Stir in the Greek yogurt, if using, and the lime juice until combined.
- Add the mashed avocado mixture to the chicken. Mix gently until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Fold in the chopped celery, red onion, and fresh dill.
- Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- For best flavor, cover and chill for at least 15 minutes before serving. This salad is great for meal planning.
Notes
- Serve this salad on lettuce cups or in whole-wheat wraps for a light lunch.
- If you are following a strict Paleo diet, omit the Greek yogurt.
- This recipe is a great alternative to traditional recipes often found when searching for best meal delivery services, offering fresh, homemade quality.
- For a low-carb option, serve this mixture stuffed inside fresh avocado halves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95