Quick and Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad (Mayo-Free)
Make this satisfying, high-protein chicken salad using ripe avocado for a creamy texture instead of mayonnaise. It is quick to prepare and perfect for healthy lunches or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 large ripe avocado, mashed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mash the avocado until mostly smooth.
- Add the mashed avocado, celery, red onion, lime juice, and Dijon mustard to the chicken.
- Mix all ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated and the salad is creamy.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, and cilantro, if using.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for later use in meal prep.
Notes
- For best flavor and texture, use leftover rotisserie chicken or quickly poach and shred chicken breasts.
- Serve this salad in lettuce cups, on gluten-free crackers, or stuffed into an avocado half for a low-carb meal.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar along with the lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95
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