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Chicken Avocado Salad

This Chicken Avocado Salad combines creamy avocado dressing with tender chicken, crunchy celery, and peppery arugula for a fresh, satisfying meal. Packed with protein and healthy fats, it’s a quick and nutritious option for a light lunch or dinner.
Servings: 2
Calories: 368.7kcal
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado ripe
  • 1-2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 chicken breast cooked, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 2 tbsp red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup arugula

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mash the avocado until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon or lime juice, Dijon mustard, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and fully combined.
    1 avocado, 1-2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp cilantro, ⅛ tsp salt, 1 pinch pepper
  • In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, celery, and red onion.
    1 chicken breast, 1 stalk celery, 2 tbsp red onion
  • Pour the creamy avocado dressing over the chicken mixture, gently tossing to coat all ingredients.
  • Place the arugula on a plate and spoon the chicken and avocado salad mixture on top. Serve and enjoy!
    1 cup arugula

Cooking Tips

  • Use Rotisserie Chicken: For convenience, use rotisserie chicken, but opt for one that is lightly seasoned to avoid extra sodium.
  • Adjust Creaminess: For a richer texture, increase the Greek yogurt slightly or add a touch more avocado.
  • Add Crunch: If you’d like extra crunch, consider adding a handful of chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts, or extra diced celery.
  • Make it Dairy-Free: Substitute Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt or leave it out altogether for a pure avocado dressing.
  • Meal Prep-Friendly: Prepare the dressing and store it separately; combine with the salad ingredients just before serving to keep everything fresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Avocado Salad
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
368.7
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24.9
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.8
g
24
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Cholesterol
 
72.7
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
333.1
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
1032.9
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
 
11.4
g
4
%
Fiber
 
7.5
g
31
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
27.4
g
55
%
Vitamin C
 
17.2
mg
21
%
Vitamin D
 
0.1
µg
1
%
Calcium
 
54.9
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1.3
mg
7
%
Magnesium
 
69
mg
17
%
Zinc
 
1.4
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.