Ultimate Creamy, High-Protein Avocado Chicken Salad (No Mayo, Meal Prep Friendly)
Make this satisfying, high-protein avocado chicken salad without mayonnaise. It uses ripe avocado for creaminess, making it a quick, healthy lunch perfect for meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 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
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt for extra tang
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mash the avocados until mostly smooth.
- Add the mashed avocado, red onion, celery, lime juice, Dijon mustard, and optional Greek yogurt to the chicken.
- Mix all ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated and the salad is creamy.
- Stir in the fresh cilantro.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately or chill for later meal prep.
Notes
- For best texture, use firm but ripe avocados.
- Serve this keto chicken salad in lettuce cups or with low-carb crackers.
- This recipe keeps well for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95