Greek Avocado Chicken Salad
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
349 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Greek Avocado Chicken Salad
Description
This Greek Avocado Chicken Salad brings together shredded or diced chicken with creamy avocado slices, briny kalamata olives, slightly sharp red onion, and sun-dried tomatoes for concentrated sweetness. Crumbled feta adds salty richness, while optional toasted pine nuts contribute a nutty crunch. The dressing blends extra virgin olive oil, plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic powder, dill, sugar, vinegar, and lemon juice to create a tangy, herbaceous coating that unites the ingredients.
The salad works well as a light lunch or dinner component, offering a combination of creamy, tangy, and savory bites supported by fresh produce and hearty proteins. Serving it immediately ensures the avocados stay vibrant and prevent browning.
Chicken can be pre-cooked and shredded, such as from rotisserie or slow-cooked, for convenience. Adding avocados just before serving preserves their texture and color, especially if packing the salad for later use.
Ingredients
- 2-4 cups chicken shredded
- 1 avocado sliced
- ½ red onion sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives halved
- 1 ounce sun dried tomatoes drained and gently rinsed, julienned, packed in oil
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup pine nuts (toasted, optional)
Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil extra virgin recommended
- ½ cup yogurt I use 0% fat, plain, Greek
- ¼ cup mayonnaise may sub extra Greek yogurt, reduced fat
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dill or ¼ cup chopped fresh dill, dried
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar white wine vinegar recomended
- lemon juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Whisk until well blended and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine all salad ingredients. Pour dressing over the top, then toss well to combine. Serve immediately or cover tightly and store chilled up to 3 days.
Notes
- Use shredded or diced chicken according to preference; rotisserie chicken is a convenient option.
- Cook chicken in an Instant Pot or slow cooker if preparing from raw, seasoning simply with salt and pepper.
- Keep avocado slices fresh by adding them just before serving to avoid browning, especially if transporting the salad.
- Maintain slightly larger chicken pieces for texture rather than shredding too finely.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 558mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 134IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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