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Avocado Chicken Salad recipe that’s healthy and delicious!

A healthy and delicious Avocado Chicken Salad recipe that combines shredded chicken with creamy avocado and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 1 ripe avocado mashed
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and mashed avocado.
  2. Add the Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Fold in the diced red bell pepper, cucumber, and chopped cilantro.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  5. Serve immediately on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or in lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For added crunch, mix in some chopped nuts or seeds, such as walnuts or sunflower seeds.
  • Substitute the chicken with canned tuna or chickpeas for a different protein source.

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