Description
A quick and nutritious salad packed with protein and healthy fats, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as cilantro or parsley)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: If using raw chicken, boil or grill until fully cooked, then let it cool before shredding or dicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Mash the Avocado: In a large mixing bowl, scoop out the ripe avocado and mash it with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Mix in the Dressing: Add the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice to the mashed avocado. Stir well until all ingredients are combined.
- Incorporate the Chicken and Vegetables: Fold in the diced chicken, celery, and red bell pepper into the avocado mixture until well blended.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper to your preference, then stir in the fresh herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve or Store: You can serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
For a vegan version, replace chicken with chickpeas and use plant-based yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: avocado chicken salad, healthy salad, quick meals, nutritious recipe, meal prep
