Ultimate Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad (No Mayo, Meal Prep Friendly)
This recipe delivers a high-protein, creamy chicken salad using ripe avocado instead of mayonnaise. It is quick to make and perfect for healthy lunches or meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt (optional, for extra tang)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mash the ripe avocados until mostly smooth.
- Add the mashed avocado, chopped celery, red onion, lime juice, Greek yogurt (if using), and Dijon mustard to the chicken.
- Mix all ingredients gently until the chicken is evenly coated and the salad is creamy. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, and cilantro, if you are using them.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill for later.
Notes
- For the best creamy texture, make sure your avocados are fully ripe.
- If you are preparing this for meal prep, add the lime juice to help prevent the avocado from browning quickly.
- Serve this low-carb chicken salad in lettuce cups for a clean eating option, or on toast or crackers.
- For a keto chicken salad, skip any added sugar or sweet relish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95