High-Protein Avocado Chicken Salad: The Best Healthy Twist
Discover a delicious and nutritious twist on your traditional chicken salad with our High-Protein Avocado Chicken Salad. Packed with flavor and healthy ingredients, this recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the avocado.
- Add Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
- Fold in the cooked chicken, cilantro, and red onion until everything is combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeño.
- This salad can be served on lettuce wraps or as a sandwich filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: High-Protein Avocado Chicken Salad, healthy chicken salad, protein salad