Avocado Chicken Salad

This Avocado Chicken Salad is a creamy, flavorful dish packed with protein and healthy fats, making it perfect for a low-carb lunch. With its vibrant ingredients and satisfying texture, it’s not only delicious but also nutritious.

Ingredients

• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 200 grams
• Ripe avocado - 1 medium
• Greek yogurt, plain - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Celery, finely chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Red onion, finely chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocado with a fork until smooth.
2. Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the mashed avocado and mix until well combined.
3. In another bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped celery, red onion, and cilantro.
4. Pour the avocado mixture over the chicken mixture and gently fold until everything is evenly coated.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in healthy fats from avocados which can promote heart health.
• Rich in protein and low in carbs, making it suitable for a low-carb diet.

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