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Fiesta Chicken Salad (No Mayo/Dairy Free)
4.9 from 62 votes

Fiesta Chicken Salad (No Mayo/Dairy Free)

This Fiesta Chicken Salad blends mashed avocado with shredded chicken, diced red bell pepper, cilantro, scallions, and a lime-spiced dressing. The addition of cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne provides a mild smoky and zesty flavor without mayonnaise or dairy. The salad has a creamy texture from the avocado and fresh, bright notes from lime and herbs, making it suitable as a sandwich filling, dip for chips, or a salad on greens.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 204 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. Mash the avocado in a medium bowl with a fork.
  2. Mix the remaining ingredients together with the avocado.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 204

% 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.