Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad
This creamy avocado chicken salad is a tantalizing, low-carb, gluten-free dish packed with healthy fats and high protein. With shredded chicken, ripe avocados, and contrasting crunchy vegetables, it bursts with flavor and texture. Perfect for a quick yet satisfying lunch, this salad is simple to prepare and can be enjoyed on its own or wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing bite.
ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (preferably avocado oil-based)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for wrapping (optional)
steps
- 1.
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and diced avocado.
- 2.
Add the diced celery and red bell pepper to the bowl, stirring gently.
- 3.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 4.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently fold until everything is well-coated and combined.
- 5.
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- 6.
For a fun twist, scoop the mixture into lettuce leaves for a refreshing wrap option.
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