Description
Indulge in this Healthy Greek Yogurt Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe, a nutritious and flavorful twist on the traditional chicken salad. By replacing mayonnaise with creamy Greek yogurt and ripe avocado, this dish becomes not only lighter but packed with protein and healthy fats. Perfect for meal prep, it comes together in just 5 minutes and is ideal for a quick lunch or light dinner. With fresh herbs like dill adding a burst of flavor, this salad is sure to become a staple in your household. Enjoy it in sandwiches, wraps, or over fresh greens—the possibilities are endless!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the avocado until smooth.
- Add Greek yogurt to the mashed avocado and mix well.
- Stir in fresh dill, onion powder, garlic powder, lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Gently fold in the cooked chicken until fully combined.
- Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg