Ultimate Creamy, High-Protein Avocado Chicken Salad (No Mayo, Meal Prep Friendly)
Make this incredibly creamy, high-protein avocado chicken salad without any mayonnaise. It is a quick, healthy lunch option packed with good fats, perfect for meal prepping or enjoying in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- 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 plain Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess and protein)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mash the ripe avocados until mostly smooth. Stir in the Greek yogurt, if using.
- Add the mashed avocado mixture, lime juice, celery, red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper to the chicken.
- Mix all ingredients gently until everything is well combined and the chicken is coated in the creamy avocado dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately, or cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. This is great for your next low carb lunch idea.
Notes
- For best texture, use cold, pre-cooked chicken. Rotisserie chicken works well for a quick recipe.
- If you are making this ahead for meal prep, add the lime juice generously to help prevent the avocado from browning too quickly.
- Serve this keto chicken salad in crisp lettuce cups, on low-carb crackers, or alongside sliced cucumbers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 95