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Avocado Chicken Salad

Creamy, no-cook chicken salad made with ripe avocado instead of mayo, tossed with crisp celery, red onion, and a squeeze of lime. Low-carb and satisfying served in lettuce cups or over greens.

20 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

AmericanSaladNo-CookLow CarbHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 2 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled
  • 2 stalks celery stalks, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 8 leaves romaine lettuce leaves or mixed greens

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, mash 2 ripe avocado with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.

  2. 2

    Add 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to the avocado and stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Fold in 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast, 2 stalks finely diced celery stalks, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro until everything is evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately over 8 leaves romaine lettuce leaves or mixed greens or refrigerate for up to 1 day, pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning.

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