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Avocado chicken salad served in a croissant for an easy lunch sandwiche
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5 from 97 votes

Avocado Chicken Salad

This Avocado Chicken Salad is a lightened-up version of the classic chicken salad made without mayonnaise- eat on its own or with a croissant
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados chopped, divided
  • cup greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove minced, optional
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, mash half the avocados. Add the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice and lemon zest. Whisk together until well combined (or blend in blender for smoother consistency).
  • Add the chicken, celery, green onions, salt and pepper on top and stir to combine. Fold in the remaining chopped avocado.
  • Serve with fresh cilantro on its own, as a dip, in a croissant or with whole grain bread.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg

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