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Avocado Chicken Salad
This Avocado Chicken Salad is a lightened-up version of the classic chicken salad made without mayonnaise- eat on its own or with a croissant
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 295 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 avocados chopped, divided
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove minced, optional
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 1 bunch green onions chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
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.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
415mg
(17%)
Potassium
739mg
(21%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
306IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% 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.