Fiesta Chicken Salad (No Mayo/Dairy Free)
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4.9
Fiesta Chicken Salad (No Mayo/Dairy Free)
Description
The Fiesta Chicken Salad combines mashed avocado and shredded cooked chicken with finely diced red bell pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced scallions or red onion, lime juice, and a spice blend featuring cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne. The lime juice adds acidity that brightens the creamy avocado and chicken mixture, while the spices introduce mild smokiness and a hint of heat. The salad is mixed gently to maintain texture and flavor balance.
This recipe is dairy-free and contains no mayonnaise, making it suitable for those avoiding those ingredients. Serving suggestions include using it as a filling for sandwiches or lettuce wraps, or enjoying it alongside crackers or tortilla chips. The flavors complement fresh, light meals or snacks.
For storage, placing the salad in the refrigerator covered tightly, ideally with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface, and adding extra lime juice can help delay avocado browning. Adding a bit of mayonnaise can enrich the texture if dairy is not a concern.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 2 cups chicken such as rotisserie, shredded, cooked
- 1/2 red bell pepper finely diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped, fresh
- 2 scallions thinly sliced (or 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion)
- lime juice juice of one lime
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mash the avocado in a medium bowl with a fork.
- Mix the remaining ingredients together with the avocado.
- Serve on whole grain bread, serve with crackers or tortilla chips, or serve on lettuce wraps or on a bed of greens for a low-carb/paleo/whole30 option.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator covered tightly, pressing plastic wrap on the surface to limit avocado browning.
- Add extra lime juice before storing to help preserve color and freshness.
- Mix in a little mayonnaise for a creamier texture if dairy is acceptable.
- Serve on whole grain bread, crackers, tortilla chips, or as lettuce wraps for low-carb options.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 451mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 25.4mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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