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Avocado Chicken Salad

Avocado Chicken Salad

Greek yogurt adds a flavorful tang to this satisfying chicken salad. Try it wrapped in fresh lettuce for a satisfying crunch.

Yield
4
Serving Size
3/4 cup
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado, cubed, divided
  • 2/3 cup plain Greek low-fat yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (about 1/2 lime), divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded OR 1 12 ounce can chicken breast in water
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment & Utensils

  • Medium bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Fork or Potato masher
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing spoon

Instructions

  1. Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, produce, and utensils.
  2. Add 1/2 of the avocado to small bowl, smash with fork until it forms an even mash. Add yogurt, 1/2 tablespoon lime juice, and chili powder. Mix to combine.
  3. In a medium bowl, shred chicken using two forks.
  4. Add remaining 1/2 of the avocado, celery, remaining lime juice, red onion, salt, and black pepper into the medium bowl. Add in yogurt mixture to medium bowl and stir to combine.

Tips

  • You can also use a potato masher or fork to smash your avocado!
  • You can also eat this salad with lettuce leaves or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size
3/4 cup
Per serving
Amount
Calories
200
Total Fat
8g
Sodium
220mg
Total Carbohydrate
5g
Protein
23g