Description
A delightful and nutritious salad showcasing creamy avocado and shredded chicken, perfect for a quick meal or a gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced avocado, red onion, and celery.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the yogurt mixture over the chicken and avocado mixture, and gently toss to coat.
- Add more salt and pepper if needed, and fold in cherry tomatoes and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a chilled option.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days; add more lemon juice to minimize browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg