Description
Elevate your meal prep with this Healthy Greek Yogurt Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe, a deliciously creamy and nutritious twist on the classic chicken salad. With no mayo in sight, this salad combines shredded chicken with ripe avocado and tangy Greek yogurt, creating a delightful dish that’s both satisfying and light. Perfect for busy weekdays, it comes together in just 5 minutes and offers versatile serving options—be it in a sandwich, lettuce wrap, or over mixed greens. Enjoy this guilt-free meal packed with protein and healthy fats that will leave you feeling nourished without the heaviness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the avocado until smooth.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt until well combined.
- Add dill, onion powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Gently fold in the chicken until evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30–60 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve on whole grain bread, in lettuce wraps, or over greens.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg