Description
This Creamy Chicken and Avocado Salad with Lime Yogurt Dressing is a blend of flavors with creamy avocado and zesty yogurt dressing, making it a perfect quick lunch or picnic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked canned chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1 large ripe avocado, or two small ones, mashed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional for warmth)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: diced cucumber or jalapeño for added crunch or heat
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken, mashed avocado, cherry tomatoes, and herbs in a bowl.
- Whisk Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cumin in another bowl.
- Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Serve on greens, toast, or in wraps.
Notes
To prevent browning, add avocado just before serving or drizzle with lime juice.
This salad can be made a day in advance but best enjoyed fresh.
Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg