Ultimate Creamy, High-Protein Avocado Chicken Salad (No Mayo)
Make this creamy, high-protein avocado chicken salad without mayonnaise. It uses ripe avocado for texture, making it a healthy, quick lunch ideal for keto and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt for extra creaminess
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mash the ripe avocados until mostly smooth.
- Add the mashed avocado, chopped red onion, chopped celery, lime juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to the chicken. If using, add the Greek yogurt now.
- Mix all ingredients together gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain texture.
- Taste the salad and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for later. This recipe is great for low carb lunch ideas and wraps.
Notes
- For best results and maximum creaminess, ensure your avocados are fully ripe.
- If you are preparing this for meal prep, store it in an airtight container and add a little extra lime juice before serving to keep the avocado fresh.
- Serve this keto chicken salad in lettuce cups or alongside low-carb crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 85