Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad
Mashed avocado mixed with diced chicken, tomatoes, red onion, celery, and bell pepper, finished with lime juice and cilantro for a creamy, healthy salad.
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced about 2 medium breasts
- ½ to 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup celery, finely diced
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt optional, for extra creaminess
Instructions
Cook and dice chicken:
If beginning with uncooked chicken, season it with salt and pepper, then grill or bake until fully cooked (internal temperature must hit 165°F (75°C) / 74°C). Allow it to cool, then cut into small cubes.Mash avocados:
Slice avocados lengthwise, remove the pit, and use a spoon to transfer the flesh into a large bowl. Mash with a fork to your preferred texture (smooth or with some chunks).Add chicken and veggies:
To the bowl with mashed avocado, incorporate the diced chicken, halved tomatoes, red onion, celery, and red bell pepper.Season and add yogurt:
Mix in the chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If desired, stir in Greek yogurt for added creaminess.Fold and adjust seasoning:
Carefully fold all ingredients together until evenly distributed. Taste and modify seasoning, adding extra lime juice, salt, or pepper if necessary.Chill before serving:
Enjoy right away or refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to let the flavors blend together.