Avocado chicken salad is one of the most versatile and DELICIOUS avocado recipes I’ve seen. Besides, avocados are great for your heart, eyes, cholesterol and so much more! Plus, they’re simply scruuumptious.
The next time you’re looking for low carb recipes, think chicken salad. Better yet, think avocado chicken salad.
It’s one of the most nutrient-dense low carb chicken salad around… and it just happens to taste AH-MA-ZING!! I could tell you about it all day long, but I’d rather show you…
So, let’s dive in!
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What I Love About This Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe
I absolutely adore avocados and all the amazing things you can do with them! Here’s why this chicken salad gets my vote every time:
- Incredibly nutritious
- Heart healthy
- Super easy to make
- WAY more exciting than traditional chicken salad recipes
Mexican Chicken Recipe Notes
Avocado chicken salad is a simple one-bowl Mexican chicken dish that comes together in a flash. There are no complicated gadgets, no long list of directions, and most importantly, no way you’re not going to relish in that deep, creamy flavor!
Salad Recipe Ingredient Notes
This chicken salad recipe calls for avocado instead of Greek yogurt or mayo. The rich, creamy taste of the avocado marries with all the best parts of this salad recipes amazing flavor profile.
If you really want to kick things up a notch, its not difficult! Try making grilled chicken salad or rotisserie chicken salad using avocado.
They’ll be incredibly delicious with a delectable flavor that you WON’T be able to get enough of!
Storing Tips
Storing your avocado chicken salad is even easier than making it. Keeping it in an airtight container in the fridge will help prevent it from browning. I like to squirt just a little lime juice on top of the salad and cover it with saran wrap before closing the container.
Preventing the air from penetrating the container and adding the extra squirt of lime juice (on top) prolongs the life of this amazing avocado chicken salad.
Can You Freeze This?
I don’t recommend freezing your chicken salad, as the consistency will never quite the same after you freeze the avocados.
Low Carb Lunch Serving Recommendations
Serving avocado chicken salad for low carb lunch ideas (for me) is one of the best parts because it means its almost time to eat it! Yay!! Plus, there are so many tasty and beautiful ways to serve it, you really can’t go wrong.
Here are just a few suggestions:
- Make a chicken salad sandwich
- Put it in a wrap or pita pocket
- Wrap it in sliced cheese or ham
- Fill boiled egg whites (think deviled eggs with chicken salad)
- Top a salad or make a lettuce wrap
- Serve it on low carb crackers or sliced tomatoes
- The list goes on and on… and on!
Recipe Variations
Oh, this is fun too!! There are so many scrumptious ways to tweak this recipe its kind of unbelievable. Adding boiled eggs (chopped of course) or bacon bits, or sometimes both is totally de-lish! BUT, you can do other things too.
Get creative and feed your inner appetite…
Can I Add Herbs And Spices?
Experimenting with different herbs and spices is just part of making healthy recipes for chicken salad! Curry chicken salad and tarragon chicken salad are long-standing favorites, but you don’t have to stop there! Here are some other herbs and spices you can try:
- Garlic
- Basil or dill
- Rosemary
- Cumin
- Chopped spinach (I know its not really an herb but it’s a great way to sneak some in)
What Other Sauces Can I Add?
Adding different sauces to your avocado chicken salad is a fantastic way to coax out hidden flavors. I prefer to leave my avocados chunked when adding different sauces but that’s a personal choice.
BBQ chicken salad with avocado is simply delightful and honey mustard chicken salad is surprisingly delicious. You can also try adding pesto, Caesar or salsa.
Can I Add Fruit?
Putting fruit in avocado chicken salad is a refreshing way to add a little variety. If you are a fruit person, then I highly recommend it!
Chicken salad with apples adds a different texture and a sweet nuance in every bite, but chicken salad with grapes is still one of my all-time faves!
What Are Other Healthy Substitutes (Non-Mayo Based)?
Avocado chicken salad is one of the healthiest and tastiest chicken salad recipes of all. However, there are other non-mayo based options that are nutritious and delicious…
Greek yogurt chicken salad is another beautifully tasty and refreshing recipe for healthy lunch ideas!
Can’t decide which to try? Switch between the two and you’ll never get tired of chicken salad recipes.
Is This Recipe Low Carb?
Absolutely! Avocado chicken salad is most certainly one of the best low carb, healthy chicken recipes.
If you want to get technical, Haas avocados tend to be creamier and higher in fat than their Florida counterparts. BUT, Florida avocados and Haas avocados are both low in carbs because of their high dietary fiber content.
Avocado Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Chicken Breast cooked + cubed
- 1 Small (about 2/3 Cup) Avocado cubed
- 1/4 Cup Red Onions minced
- 1/2 Cup Celery diced
- 1/4 Cup Cilantro chopped
- 2 Tablespoon Lime Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl.
- Mix together with a fork. While mixing, mash the avocado to your liking (I like to keep the avocado primarily intact).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
More Low Carb Chicken Recipes
There are so many full-flavored low carb chicken recipes out there. Trying them all is the best way to see which one you prefer. Each of these healthy chicken recipes is pretty straightforward and they come together quickly.
Here are some of the best:
Conclusion
Avocado chicken salad is a culinary delight that just happens to be a staple in my kitchen. It’s a beautiful flavor bomb that’s chock full of essential nutrients to fuel your body, so you really can’t go wrong!
Try my avocado chicken salad recipe and let me know what you think in the comments below! Enjoy!
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