Description
This Avocado Herb Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of creamy avocado and tender chicken, creating a luscious texture that melts in your mouth. The fresh herbs add a burst of flavor, making each bite a refreshing experience that tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast: 2 cups, cooked and shredded
- Avocado: 1 large, ripe, mashed
- Greek Yogurt: 1/2 cup, plain
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Fresh Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Fresh Dill: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Red Onion: 1/4 cup, finely diced
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mashed avocado, and Greek yogurt.
- Add the lemon juice, chopped cilantro, dill, red onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For storage, keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream for a different flavor profile.
- For a vegan option, replace chicken with chickpeas and use a plant-based yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: salads
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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