Avocado Chicken Salad
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A delicious twist on a classic chicken salad, today’s Avocado Chicken Salad uses creamy, fresh avocado in place of most of the mayo to impart a rich, buttery texture with a fresh, clean flavor. Can be served as a sandwich filling, salad topping or a dip.
Chicken Avocado Salad Recipe
We’ve been on a real sandwich kick over here. From air-fryer meatball subs to simple BLTs, nearly every day that’s what everyone wants for lunch.
Recently, Ella requested chicken salad which I also like, but I wanted to swap out the mayo for something lighter – and I was told in no uncertain terms that she would not eat a chicken salad made with Greek yogurt. That girl put her foot down! LOL
So, I suggested we try it with avocado replacing most (but not all) of the mayo, and if she didn’t like it, I would still make a classic chicken salad for her. She reluctantly agreed to give it a try and luckily we both loved it!
The result was a naturally dairy-free and gluten-free chicken salad that is satisfying without feeling heavy, with the mild, nutty and earthy flavor of the avocado cut through with the tang of Dijon mustard and a zip of green onions.
Making chicken salad with avocado is a great option if you still want a creamy, rich chicken salad without all of the mayo. You still get the same chicken salad texture but now with more flavor and health benefits!
Avocado chicken salad recipe is a healthy, creamy alternative to classic chicken salad made with ripe avocados, tender chicken, and a touch of Dijon mustard. Perfect for quick lunches, meal prep or low-carb meals, it delivers fresh flavor with minimal ingredients and prep time.
Why You’ll Love This Avocado Chicken Salad
Why You’ll Love This Avocado Chicken Salad - Uses simple, wholesome ingredients with no complicated prep.
- Creamy and satisfying while being lighter than traditional chicken salad.
- Flexible for sandwiches, wraps, meal prep or low-carb serving options.
Snackable History Fact: 5000 years ago, the Aztecs cherished avocado as both a delicacy and an aphrodisiac, naming it ahuacatl in Nahuatl (their word for the male body part that comes in pairs) because the avocados grow in pairs and symbolized love and fertility.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, but it is best eaten within 24 hours. The avocado will start to brown, even when refrigerated.
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice and press plastic wrap directly against the surface before refrigerating.
Rotisserie chicken, poached chicken breast or leftover grilled chicken all work well. Just avoid heavily seasoned or sauced chicken.
You can reduce or omit the mayonnaise entirely, though the texture will be slightly less creamy.
Avocado Chicken Salad Ingredients
Avocado Chicken Salad Ingredients- 2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 Avocados
- 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard, or less to taste
- 1 Green Onion, green part only
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: have a bit of lemon juice on hand to adjust the flavor, if desired.
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- Mixing Bowl
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- Cutting Board
How to Make Avocado Chicken Salad
How to Make Avocado Chicken SaladCut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out the flesh of the avocado using a spoon or avocado tool and place in a mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise and dijon mustard and stir well to combine, mashing the avocado until smooth.
Add the chicken and stir to coat completely.
Finely dice the green part of a stalk of green onion and add to the mixing bowl, then season with salt and pepper.
Stir well and adjust seasoning to taste. You might want a bit of lemon juice for acidity.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Makes 2 servings.
Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe Variations:
- Add lime juice and cilantro for a brighter, Southwestern-style version.
- Mix in finely diced celery or cucumber for extra crunch and freshness.
- Swap Dijon for whole grain mustard to introduce a slightly more textured, tangy bite.
- Stir in chopped bacon or turkey bacon for a savory, smoky layer.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes for a juicy contrast that lightens the richness.
Tips for the Perfect Avocado Chicken Salad
- Use ripe but not overripe avocados. They should yield gently when pressed but not feel mushy or stringy.
- Shred or chop the chicken into small, even pieces so it mixes evenly with the avocado base.
- You can mash one avocado fully and leave the second slightly chunky for better texture contrast.
- Taste before adding all the mustard. Dijon strength varies, and too much can overpower the avocado.
- Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and improve texture.
- Add a bit of the white part of the green onion for a bit of sharpness.
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Avocado Chicken Salad
Making chicken salad with avocado is a great option if you still want a creamy, rich chicken salad without all of the mayo. You still get the same chicken salad texture but now with more flavor and health benefits!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 Avocados
- 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard, or less to taste
- 1 Green Onion, green part only
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out the flesh of the avocado using a spoon or avocado tool and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise and dijon mustard and stir well to combine, mashing the avocado until smooth.
- Add the chicken and stir to coat completely.
- Finely dice the green part of a stalk of green onion and add to the mixing bowl, then season with salt and pepper.
- Stir well and adjust seasoning to taste. You might want a bit of lemon juice for acidity.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 449Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 7gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 227mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 5gSugar: 0gProtein: 31g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
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