Avocado Chicken Salad

This chicken salad is unlike anything you’ve ever had before!  With the addition of avocado, you will find that this is the creamiest and most delicious chicken salad you’ve ever tasted. 

Mayonnaise tends to be higher in fat, and not the good kind. Also, one tablespoon contains 90 entire calories! That’s a whole lot if you ask me. Higher calories + higher fat content can lead to unhealthy weight gain, and I know you don’t want to go down that road.

Make the switch, and take your chicken salad to a whole new level by trying this recipe out! 

Keep reading for nutrient highlights!

Did you know…

Avocados are a superfood which means they have a high content of nutrients and antioxidants such as folic acid, magnesium,Omega 3, potassium, lutein, and fiber.

Avocados are rich in vitamins A, C, D, E, and K

Recipe is below!!

Ingredients:

• 2 medium chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, minced
• 2 tbsp cilantro, minced
• 2 tbsp lemon or lime juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, add shredded chicken, avocado, onion, and cilantro.  Stir to combine
• Drizzle with lemon (or lime) juice, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.  Toss gently to combine

• Serving Size: 1 serving (recipe serves 8)
• Calories: 183
• Sugar: 0g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 4g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 20g

Recipe inspired and adapted by @Gimmedelicious