A light, creamy chicken salad using ripe avocado instead of heavy mayo for a fresher, nutrient-dense, WW-friendly option. Perfect for wraps, lettuce cups, sandwiches, or meal prep.
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Salad
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
- 1/3 cup cucumber, diced (optional for extra freshness)
Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
- Chili flakes (optional)
Optional Add-ins
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Diced apple (for sweetness)
- Grapes (halved)
- Chopped almonds or walnuts (small amount for crunch)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the avocado base
Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and scoop flesh into a mixing bowl.
Mash until smooth but slightly chunky (depending on preference).
Add:
- Lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- Greek yogurt
Mix until creamy and well combined.
Step 2: Season the base
Stir in:
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika (if using)
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Step 3: Add chicken and vegetables
Fold in:
- Cooked chicken
- Celery
- Green onions
- Red onion (if using)
- Any optional add-ins
Mix gently until everything is evenly coated.
Step 4: Chill (recommended)
Cover and refrigerate for:
- 20–30 minutes
This helps flavors meld and improves texture.
Serving Ideas
Serve as:
- Lettuce wraps (romaine or butter lettuce)
- Whole grain wrap or tortilla
- Sandwich filling
- On top of salad greens
- Stuffed in pita
- With cucumber slices or crackers
WW-Friendly Tips
- Use nonfat Greek yogurt to reduce points
- Avocado replaces most or all mayonnaise
- Add extra vegetables for volume without points
- Serve in lettuce cups for lowest points option
- Keep nuts minimal if tracking strictly
Storage
Refrigerator
- Store in airtight container up to 2 days
⚠️ Avocado may brown slightly over time — lemon juice helps slow this.
Variations
Spicy Avocado Chicken Salad
Add:
- Jalapeños
- Hot sauce
- Cayenne pepper
Mediterranean Style
Add:
- Feta cheese (small amount)
- Olives
- Oregano
Sweet & Crunchy
Add:
- Apples
- Grapes
- Sliced almonds
Approximate Nutrition (per serving)
Varies based on ingredients and portion size.
Approximate:
- Calories: 220–300
- Protein: 25–30 g
- Carbs: 6–10 g
- Fat: 10–16 g
