Description
Creamy Avocado BLT Chicken Salad is a high protein, naturally gluten free Chicken Avocado Salad made with tender chicken breast, fresh vegetables, ripe avocado, and a light creamy dressing. Perfect for healthy chicken recipes, meal prep, and easy dinner recipes.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
2 large ripe avocados, diced
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, chopped romaine, and red onion.
3. Gently fold in the diced avocados to keep their shape intact.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir carefully until evenly coated.
5. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
For meal prep, store dressing separately and mix before serving.
Add avocado just before serving to reduce browning.
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Best enjoyed within 2 days when stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Creamy Avocado BLT Chicken Salad, Chicken Avocado Salad, Avocado Chicken Salad, High Protein Salads, Healthy Chicken Recipes, Easy Dinner Recipes