Description
Make this incredibly creamy, high-protein avocado chicken salad without any mayonnaise. It is quick to prepare, keto-friendly, and perfect for healthy meal prep lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mash the ripe avocados until smooth.
- Add the mashed avocado, minced red onion, chopped celery, Dijon mustard, and lime juice to the chicken.
- If using, stir in the Greek yogurt for added texture and protein.
- Mix all ingredients gently until everything is just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep some texture.
- Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Stir in the fresh cilantro, if desired.
- Serve immediately over lettuce wraps, on low-carb toast, or store for meal prep.
Notes
- For the best creamy texture, ensure your avocados are perfectly ripe.
- If you are making this ahead of time, add the lime juice generously to help prevent the avocado from browning.
- For a crunchier salad, add chopped pecans or sunflower seeds.
- This recipe is naturally low-carb and keto-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110