Description
This creamy and flavorful Avocado Chicken Salad is a perfect healthy meal option that combines tender cooked chicken with ripe avocado and Greek yogurt. Infused with fresh dill, lime juice, and aromatic spices, this salad is refreshing, nutrient-rich, and easy to prepare. Enjoy it on bread, tortillas, or over greens for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1 medium avocado (ripe)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Ensure the chicken is cooked, shredded or cubed, and ready for mixing.
- Mash the Avocado: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocado with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some small chunks for texture.
- Add Greek Yogurt: Stir the plain Greek yogurt into the mashed avocado until the mixture is well blended and creamy.
- Season the Mixture: Sprinkle in the fresh or dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, lime juice, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all the flavors are evenly incorporated.
- Combine with Chicken: Gently fold the shredded or cubed cooked chicken into the avocado mixture, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated without breaking the chicken apart.
- Chill to Marinate: Transfer the salad to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 to 60 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve: Enjoy the creamy avocado chicken salad on bread as a sandwich, wrapped in a tortilla, or served over a fresh bed of greens for a lighter option.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for best texture and flavor; underripe avocados will make the salad bland and less creamy.
- Plain Greek yogurt adds creaminess and protein but can be substituted with mayonnaise or a dairy-free option if preferred.
- The salad can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; avocado may brown slightly but flavor remains excellent.
- Feel free to add chopped celery or red onion for additional crunch.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and lime juice, based on your preference.
