Ultimate Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad (No Mayo, Meal Prep Friendly)
Make this incredibly creamy, high-protein avocado chicken salad without any mayonnaise. It is a quick, healthy lunch idea perfect for meal prepping and fits low-carb diets.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 2 large ripe avocados, mashed
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, for extra tang and protein)
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mash the ripe avocados until mostly smooth. Stir in the Greek yogurt, if using.
- Add the mashed avocado mixture, lime juice, and Dijon mustard to the chicken. Mix gently until just combined. You want some texture remaining.
- Fold in the diced red onion, celery, and fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Season generously with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- For the best flavor, cover the bowl and chill the avocado chicken salad for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve immediately on lettuce wraps, crackers, or toast.
Notes
- For a Paleo chicken salad, omit the Greek yogurt.
- If you want a crunchier texture, add 1/4 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts.
- This recipe is excellent for meal prep; store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The lime juice helps keep the avocado green.
- If you are making this for keto chicken salad, check your Dijon mustard label for added sugar content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 105