Description
Discover the perfect balance of health and flavor with this Healthy Greek Yogurt Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe. This quick and easy dish, ready in just 5 minutes, uses creamy avocado and protein-packed Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter twist. Ideal for a nutritious lunch or a satisfying dinner, this salad is versatile enough to be served on whole-grain bread, in a wrap, or over fresh greens. With its zesty blend of spices and fresh ingredients, you’ll love how wholesome and delicious this recipe is!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded or cubed chicken
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the avocado until smooth.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt until well combined.
- Add dill, onion powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Gently fold in the cooked chicken until evenly combined.
- Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg