Description
This creamy avocado chicken salad is a fresh and satisfying dish made with tender shredded chicken, ripe avocados, creamy mayonnaise, and crisp vegetables. Packed with protein and healthy fats, it’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, meal prep, or a light lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the diced avocados to the bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise and fresh lime juice. Stir gently until the chicken is coated and the avocado becomes slightly creamy while keeping some chunks intact.
- Mix in the diced red onion, celery, cucumber, and chopped cilantro.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and gently mix until fully combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice, salt, or pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, in lettuce wraps, with crackers, or over fresh greens.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well and saves preparation time.
- Use ripe Hass avocados for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Fresh lime juice helps prevent the avocados from browning.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the salad surface before refrigerating to maintain freshness.
- Greek yogurt can replace mayonnaise for a lighter option.
- Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- This salad is best enjoyed within 1–2 days for the freshest texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
