Ultimate Creamy, High-Protein Avocado Chicken Salad (No Mayo)
Make this creamy, high-protein avocado chicken salad without mayonnaise. This quick recipe uses ripe avocado for texture, making it a healthy, low-carb lunch idea perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium bowl.
- Add the mashed avocado, chopped red onion, and chopped celery to the bowl.
- Pour in the lime juice and Dijon mustard.
- Mix all ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated and the mixture is creamy.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for later meal prep.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add 1/4 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the mashed avocado with 1 tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt.
- This salad works well served in lettuce cups for a low-carb option or on gluten-free crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 85