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Last updated on February 20, 2018. Originally posted on February 19, 2018 By Maryea / 3 Comments

Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad (No Mayo)

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This Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad with no mayo is an updated classic! You won’t believe how delicious healthy tastes.Avocado Chicken Salad recipe on a black plate

The avocado obsession is real. And it just keeps going. First, I brought you Avocado Egg Salad. Then, Avocado Tuna Salad.

Now, let me introduce their unassuming cousin, Avocado Chicken Salad.

Avocado Chicken Salad recipe closer up on a plate

This recipe for Avocado Chicken Salad follows the same pattern: no mayo, but the wonderful, do-no-wrong, crazy-good-for-you avocado takes the place of mayonnaise. It works beautifully.

healthy Avocado Chicken Salad recipe--overhead shot

The rest of the flavors are basically traditional chicken salad flavors. Think of it as your beloved chicken salad recipe with an upgrade. Bringing the chicken salad out of the 90s and into 2018. healthy Avocado Chicken Salad recipe ingredients in a bowl

I don’t add apples or grapes in there, but you certainly can if that’s your thing. No hurt feelings here.

Also, if there ever was a time to poach your chicken, it would be here. It lends the perfect texture for chicken salad. BUT, I also understand sometimes you have leftover chicken and would like to use it up. This Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad will absolutely work with leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. No problemo. Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad recipe bite on a fork

The question I know you’re wondering:

Does this Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad turn brown?

It does have lemon juice, which prevents it somewhat, but nonetheless this won’t keep that long. On day two, I’m able to scrape the brown off of the top and it’s nice and green underneath. By the third day, it’s not as appealing. My advice is to eat this up in 1-2 days max.

That shouldn’t be a problem because this is seriously good. I hope you make it soon!

How to Make Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad

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Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad (No Mayo)

healthy Avocado Chicken Salad

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5 from 2 reviews

This Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad is made with no mayo and is a flavorful, satisfying salad that is a crowd-pleaser!

  • Author: Maryea Flaherty | Happy Healthy Mama
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 cups chopped cooked chicken)
  • handful of fresh parsley and a few sprigs fresh thyme, optional
  • 1 1/2 avocados, mashed (1 cup mashed)
  • 1 celery, diced
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. First, poach your chicken. Season the breasts with salt and pepper and place them in a medium pot. Cover them with water and add the handful of fresh parsley and thyme sprigs to the water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook until the chicken is firm to the touch and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes. Remove the chicken from the water and allow to cool. Chop the chicken; you should have 2 cups chopped chicken.
  2. Put your chopped chicken in a medium bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Serve on bread, on top of greens, or in a wrap. Enjoy!

Notes

This is best the first day, but will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 206
  • Sugar: 0.8 grams
  • Fat: 8.6 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 4.7 grams
  • Protein: 26.6 grams

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  1. Zsoka says

    November 25, 2020 at 7:31 am

    Is this recipe freeze well?

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  2. Tina says

    August 5, 2019 at 9:03 pm

    This was absolutely delicious! I used a rotisserie chicken I had left over. So easy and so good. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

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  3. Claire says

    September 3, 2018 at 7:46 am

    I have made this recipe several times. It is so easy and delicious. I love it on grain-free crackers! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

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