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    Home » Recipes » Lunch » Chicken Salad with Avocado

    Chicken Salad with Avocado

    by Allison · Modified: Dec 15, 2022 · Published: Nov 22, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Nothing can compare with homemade chicken salad! This chicken salad with avocado recipe is packed with fresh veggies, avocado, lemon juice and dill; so perfect in a crusty sandwich or on top of greens for a quick lunch.

    Chicken salad with avocado in a sandwich with toasted whole-grain bread, sliced tomatoes and Romaine lettuce and a side of potato chips

    I always love to have some fresh chicken or tuna salad on hand for quick lunches or anytime healthy snacks. This chicken salad with avocado is one of my favorites, because avocado makes everything a little more awesome. 😉

    Looking for other easy and healthy salads? You have to try this delicious this cranberry chicken salad, a simple Greek salad or this easy cold cut salad. You could also add this chicken salad to a veggie wrap for a delicious twist.

    And if you're craving fries on the side but still want to keep things healthy, there's nothing better than these delicious jicama fries or this lightened up potato salad with dill.

    The ingredients

    The ingredients in this salad are minimal and easy to find:

    • chicken breast
    • celery, red onion and avocado
    • mayonnaise and Dijon mustard
    • lemon juice
    • fresh dill
    • sea salt and pepper

    This salad recipe is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken if you have any, or see recipe notes for easy instructions on cooking chicken breasts in the oven. You could also buy pre-cooked chicken strips or a Rotisserie chicken to dice up.

    Cooked chicken, chopped red onion, avocado, celery and fresh dill in a stainless steel mixing bowl

    The method

    Once you have everything chopped, simply combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir to incorporate the mayonnaise evenly. You can adjust the seasoning at the end with a little extra sea salt or pepper.

    Chicken salad with avocado in a glass bowl on a brown table

    Avocado chicken salad uses

    My favorite way to enjoy this salad is on some freshly toasted bread; I like to add a few tomato slices and lettuce to make the sandwich complete. Or, buy some salad greens and add a large scoop of this salad on the top with some balsamic vinaigrette over everything for a delicious and filling salad.

    Snacks just got healthier too--this salad becomes an instant snack or super easy appetizer on top of crackers, or served alone with some sliced carrots or cucumbers. It's an incredibly versatile recipe. 🙂

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    Chicken salad with avocado in a sandwich with toasted whole-grain bread, sliced tomatoes and Romaine lettuce

    Chicken Salad with Avocado

    Allison
    5 from 1 rating
    This chicken salad with avocado recipe features fresh dill, lemon juice and crunchy veggies; a perfect lunchtime staple or anytime snack!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Servings: 6 servings
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 271
    Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups diced chicken breast (see notes)
    • 2 stalks celery
    • ¼ small red onion
    • 1 large ripe avocado
    • ½ cup mayonnaise I like Sir Kensington's Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
    • freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Method
     

    1. Chop: Chop the chicken, celery, onion, avocado and dill and place in a large mixing bowl.
    2. Combine: Add all remaining ingredients and stir to incorporate the mayonnaise evenly.
    3. Serve: Serve immediately over greens or in a sandwich, or just enjoy on its own as a snack.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 17gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 325mgPotassium: 489mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 146IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

    Notes

    Chicken breast: If you don't have already-cooked chicken on hand, you can bake a couple of chicken breasts in a 400°F oven for ~25 minutes. Before baking, rub the chicken and pan with a little olive oil to coat, and season the chicken with salt and pepper. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F and can be checked with a meat thermometer in the thickest section of meat. Let the chicken cool before handling. One pound of chicken breasts will yield roughly 3 cups of diced chicken.

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