Lunch
Avocado Chicken Salad
Creamy avocado blends with fresh herbs, capers, and lemon into a vivid green dressing that coats tender chicken in bright, savory flavor, finished with buttery avocado cubes for a silky, refreshing bite.

- Total
- 15 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Serves
- 6
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 321
- Protein
- 24g
- Carbs
- 7g
- Fat
- 22g
- Fiber
- 5g
- Sugar
- 1g
- Sodium
- 464mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives, plus more, for garnish
- 1/4 cup firmly packed fresh dill fronds
- 1 tbsp drained capers
- 1 tsp lemon zest, plus more, for garnish
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 clove garlic
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted, divided
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup whole-milk plain strained yogurt (such as Greek-style)
- 3 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
Instructions
- Combine ½ cup cilantro, ½ cup chives, ¼ cup dill, 1 tablespoon capers, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper and the flesh from 1 avocado in a food processor; process until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add ⅓ cup mayonnaise and ¼ cup yogurt; process until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Dice the remaining avocado and place in a medium bowl. Add 3 cups chicken and the dressing; stir gently until combined and evenly coated. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. Garnish with additional chives and lemon zest, if desired.