Description

This High Protein Avocado Chicken Salad is creamy, fresh, and packed with protein from chicken, Greek yogurt, and hemp seeds. It makes a quick and satisfying meal for lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner.

Ingredients

1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

1/2 red onion, diced

1 bunch cilantro, chopped

2 small avocados

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1/4 cup hemp seeds

1 jalapeño, chopped (optional)

Juice of 2 limes

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

2 celery stalks, thinly sliced

1/4 cup sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds

1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

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Instructions

Place the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast into a large mixing bowl.
Dice the avocados and chop the red onion, celery, cilantro, and jalapeño if using.
Add the Greek yogurt, hemp seeds, sliced almonds or seeds, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the chicken.
Add the avocado and gently mash it into the mixture until creamy and well combined.
Add the lime juice and season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
Stir until evenly mixed and creamy, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve immediately in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, seaweed wraps, or over fresh greens.

Notes

Substitute cilantro with fresh parsley for a milder flavor.

Add diced cucumber for extra crunch and freshness.

Rotisserie chicken can be used instead of cooked chicken breast.

Replace dried cranberries with chopped apples or grapes for natural sweetness.

Add extra jalapeño or hot sauce for more heat.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to help reduce avocado browning.

Serve chilled; reheating is not recommended.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 420 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 44 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg