Creamy Avocado Herb Chicken Salad in Just 15 Minutes
A healthy and creamy avocado herb chicken salad perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Packed with protein and fresh flavors, this salad is easy to prepare and can be served in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Romaine lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Dice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and herbs.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill, and parsley.
- Add shredded chicken, avocado, tomatoes, and red onion. Gently fold everything together.
- Chill the salad for 15–20 minutes to let flavors blend.
- Serve on romaine lettuce leaves and top with extra dill and cracked pepper.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter, high-protein option.
- Keep avocado chunky for better texture.
- Best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/avocado-herb-chicken-salad-recipe/