Description
This Easy Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is a healthy, creamy, and flavorful twist on traditional chicken salad. Made without mayonnaise, it combines ripe avocado and tangy Greek yogurt with fresh herbs, garlic, and crisp veggies for a satisfying and nutritious meal that comes together in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 12 oz. cooked and chilled shredded chicken
- 2 small ripe avocados (200g)
- 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (76g) (can use dairy-free yogurt or mayo)
- 1/4 cup red onion (35g) (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup celery (35g) (finely diced)
- 1/2 lemon (15g) (juiced)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as cilantro, parsley, or oregano)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado mixture: In a small bowl, combine the ripe avocados, plain nonfat Greek yogurt, finely diced red onion, finely diced celery, fresh lemon juice, chopped herbs, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Use a fork to mash some of the avocado while mixing, leaving some small chunks for texture.
- Mix in the chicken: Stir the shredded, cooked, and chilled chicken into the avocado mixture until well combined and evenly coated.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the chicken salad on bread, in a wrap, or over greens as a fresh, healthy salad option.
Notes
- Can substitute nonfat Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt or a light mayonnaise if preferred.
- Use fresh herbs available in your kitchen such as cilantro, parsley, or oregano for best flavor.
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts or seeds if desired.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
- Great for meal prep and quick lunches or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
