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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.

Avocado Chicken Salad
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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.