Avocado Chicken Salad
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5
Avocado Chicken Salad
Description
Avocado Chicken Salad blends ripe avocado and shredded chicken into a moderately creamy yet textured dish anchored by Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard. The addition of lemon juice and zest introduces bright acidity that lifts the flavors. Diced celery and green onions bring crispness to each mouthful, contributing contrast against the tender shredded chicken. Folding in fresh herbs like cilantro and optional minced garlic deepens the flavor complexity. This salad can be served on its own, as a dip, or placed inside croissants or whole grain bread for a fulfilling meal or snack.
The preparation involves mashing half the avocado with yogurt, mustard, garlic, and lemon components to create a creamy dressing base. Layering in chicken and vegetables maintains the salad’s textural diversity. Serving suggestions include garnishing with additional cilantro to emphasize freshness. The recipe is practical for storing as leftovers, which hold well in sealed containers for up to two days, allowing for easy meal prep or snacking.
Ingredients
- 2 avocado chopped, divided
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic minced, optional, clove
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 2 cups chicken shredded, cooked
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- 1 bunch green onions chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mash half the avocados. Add the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice and lemon zest. Whisk together until well combined (or blend in blender for smoother consistency).
- Add the chicken, celery, green onions, salt and pepper on top and stir to combine. Fold in the remaining chopped avocado.
- Serve with fresh cilantro on its own, as a dip, in a croissant or with whole grain bread.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container kept refrigerated; consume within 2 days for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 739mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 306IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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