It’s always after the weekend, when Mondays roll around, that I re-dedicate myself to eating better. I always fall off the wagon on the weekend. No matter how determined I am I cave and indulge in cookies or late night popcorn with a bowl of chocolate chips. Those two = MAJOR WEAKNESS for me.
So Monday is here and I’m back on the wagon. This Cilantro-Lime Avocado Chicken Salad is guilt free but has lots of flavor. Perfect for a lighter lunch or dinner. We like to eat it plain, wrapped up in lettuce, or you can make a wrap or open faced sandwich with it.
Chicken, avocado, celery, and cilantro are tossed together in a simply dressing made of Greek yogurt, a tad bit of light mayo, lime juice and cumin. It’s just my kind of simple, healthy salad.
Serve it in the avocado shells for a fun presentation ↑↑ 🙂
Cilantro-Lime Avocado Chicken Salad
Yield 4
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 oz shredded chicken
- 1/2 of a large avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- juice of 1/2 of a lime
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (more if desired)
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine greek yogurt, lime juice, and cumin together in a small bowl.
- Combine chicken, avocado, celery, and cilantro together in a medium bowl. Pour dressing over chicken mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in air tight container or serve immediately.
Oh Goodness! This looks amazing. I am definitely trying this out!!!!!!
Thanks Caroline!!
Funny story: I head to the grocery store for avocados and come home with ice cream, olives and a magazine. I forgot the avocado! Agh!
LOL that’s totally something I’d do!! But yay for ice cream!! haha!
My Husband shared this to my Facebook time line. I couldn’t resist….I’m making it today 🙂
Nutrition information?
Sorry I don’t usually do the calcuations for calories and nutritional info!!
Were you ever able to find the nutritional info on these?
Hi Nicole! I don’t typically include the nutritional information in my recipes! But you can easily put the ingredients into an online calculator!
How many people would this serve? 4?
four people
How about tuna????
absolutley!!
Is this recipe two or four servings?
The salad serves 2-3 people!
Would the avocado turn black? Avocado usually turn black after cutting it and leaving it exposed for some time. FYI, I’m in Singapore and it is pretty humid here
Hi Julie, if you chill it for several hours before chilling it shouldn’t blacken. It’s a small salad too so isn’t one you’ll be refrigerating over night. If you want to wait and add the avocado just before serving that is fine too!
I too, am a “Weekend Warrior”… 🙁 I go for everything in site that’s naughty! But hey- that’s what weekends are for, right? 😉 I am making this lovely treat either for my lunch, or perhaps the whole gang shall enjoy over greens, or perhaps in a wrap for dinner! Thanks so much for sharing! 😀
best thing ever I love it it taste so good
Amazing love the taste so good
My husband and I drive semi and I’m always looking for easy and healthy ideas. I made this yesterday while we waited for a new load and it was super yummy. My hubs loved it as well. It’s a keeper.
Recomendation: I think next time I’ll add a few almond slivers too.
Thanks for sharing this one.
Muy ricas recetas los felicito mucho
Usually if you leave the seed with the avocado it won’t turn black. Also the lime juice helps to keep it from turning black.
I lose this recipe but instead of chicken I is chick peas. It is so yummy
I hate the taste of cilantro. What would you suggest I use for a substitute? This sounds amazing!
Hmmmm, I’d just try leaving it out and see if you like it!
Thank you for sharing this recipe. Sounds delicious and I will be making it real soon. I’ve just recently been diagnosed with diabetes and am looking for recipes that will help me control my glucose levels. This seems to be a healthy one. Thanks again.
I made this recipe and used a rotisserie chicken. I served it in the avocado just as pictured. It was light and delicious! I had enough for about 6 servings. Thank you for sharing!
What would be a good substitute for the Greek yogurt?
You could use light mayo, miracle whip, or sour cream…or half and half of mayo and sour cream!!
This is a delicious recipe. Thanks
You’re welcome Marie!
How long would it keep? Can I make lunches for the week or would it turn brown?
I would only keep it for a couple of days, the avocados will definitely brown!
Sounds awesome! I am definitely making this for lunch today but since it will be for me alone, (hubby eats a slice of pizza for lunch every single day of his life!) I will be adding the avocado right before serving. (PS: If have found that if you store the unused part of the avocado in an air-tight container with a few slices of onion it will last longer before blackening).
Ok, made it for lunch minus the avocado. I put it in a whole wheat tortilla, added some thinly sliced avocado and diced cherry tomatoes and it is DEEEEELICIOUS!!!! Only one problem…. I keep running back to the fridge and shoveling forkfuls into my face! 🙂
LOL!! I love it, glad you liked it!
The first instruction is to combine the greek yogurt and mayo, but I don’t see mayo in the ingredients?