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Home » Avocado Chicken Salad (Low Carb, Keto)

Avocado Chicken Salad (Low Carb, Keto)

By Kim Hardesty

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It’s easy to make a avocado chicken salad without mayo simply by replacing it with avocado. The result is a creamy chicken salad suitable for low carb and Paleo diets.

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This no mayo avocado chicken salad is healthy and delicious. #lowcarb #keto #chickensalad #chickensaladrecipe #healthychickensalad

Avocados, a long-time darling of low carb and keto diets, are now quite mainstream as people discover that it’s not fat that makes us fat, but excess carbs and the kind of fats we consume. Many of us have enjoyed avocados as a healthier fat option in avocado smoothies, puddings, brownies, and salad dressings.

Avocados contain approximately 77% fat, 19% carbohydrates and 4% protein. Two-thirds of the fat in avocados is heart healthy monounsaturated fats while most of its carb count comes from fiber. This makes avocados a healthy substitute for store bought mayonnaise which generally contain mostly soybean and/or canola oil.

Avocado Chicken Salad(no mayo)

It was easy to replace the mayonnaise in this avocado chicken salad recipe with avocado because avocados have a creamy texture when mashed. However, not all avocados are the same and fat content and carb content vary depending on the variety.

I used hass avocados in this recipe because they have the highest fat ratio and are readily available in California, where I live. They have a creamy nutty flavor and black pebbly skin.

Avocado chicken salad withj no mayo in a bowl with spoon.

Some avocado chicken salad recipes leave the avocado in chunks. I like to mash mine and mix it into the chicken as if it’s mayo. Since avocados turn brown as they oxidize (are exposed to air) I added a tablespoon of lemon juice (lime juice) to the recipe which both helps the avocado keep its color and brightens the flavors.

Most chicken salad recipes are remarkably similar in ingredients and method: chunks of chicken, minced onion and crunchy vegetables mixed with a creamy binder. Use poached chicken, roast chicken, or rotisserie chicken for best results as they are tender and juicy.

To make this recipe more Keto friendly I add avocado oil which helps with macros. A little chopped cilantro makes it interesting.

Partitioned keto meal prep container showing avocado chicken salad, celery, cheese, and tomatoes.

Scoop a serving of this delicious keto avocado chicken salad onto some butter lettuce and serve with celery, mozzarella cheese and tomatoes for a great portable keto lunch option.

I love these glass meal prep containers I purchased from Amazon. They have a plastic lid, a fork-knife-spoon, and stack easily.

Avocado Chicken Chicken Salad is 3 net carbs per serving.

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low carb avocado chicken salad with no mayo in a bowl with spoon

Avocado Chicken Salad: No Mayo (low carb)

It’s easy to make a healthy avocado chicken salad without mayo simply by replacing it with mashed avocado. The result is a creamy chicken salad suitable for low carb and Paleo diets.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado, salads
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 267kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups poached chicken finely diced (10 oz)
  • 1 medium Hass Avocado, mashed
  • 1/3 cup celery, finely diced (1 large rib)
  • 2 tbsp red onion or scallion, minced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil (or your favorite)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or lime juice)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the celery, onion, and cilantro, placing in a medium bowl. Dice the chicken and add it to the bowl with the vegetables. 
  • Cut into the avocado with a chef's knife until the blade hits the pit. Slide the knife around the pit, cutting the avocado in half. Twist the halves to separate. Remove the pit by tapping the knife into the pit until it sticks, make sure the avocado half is held steadily on a cutting board before attempting. Scoop out the avocado flesh with a spoon and place into a small bowl. Mash with a fork until smooth and creamy. Stir in the lemon juice and oil. 
  • Add the mashed avocado to the to the chicken and vegetables and stir to mix. Serve over lettuce or enjoy on a low carb bagel.
  • Makes 3, 3/4-1 cup servings.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Avocado Chicken Salad: No Mayo (low carb)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Sodium 70mg3%
Potassium 509mg15%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 19g38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 1g

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About Kim Hardesty

Kim HardestyKim is a self taught cook with over 30 years experience in the kitchen. She develops and tests low carb and keto recipes in her California home. She began her low carb journey in 2009 and at the urging of friends, started blogging in 2014. Kim shares delicious low carb and keto recipes no one would believe are sugar-free. Her recipes are featured in newsstand publications and on sites all over the internet.

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Filed Under: Chicken, Lunch, Salads & Dressings Tagged With: Avocado, No Bake, Paleo Option, Under 30 Minutes, Whole30 Option

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  1. AvatarBonnie

    January 10, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    This was so delicious, and I am not a fan of avocado. Couldn’t get enough!

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  2. AvatarKim

    May 16, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    I love adding Chipotle peppers and Gouda to my tuna and chicken salads, Great recipe

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  3. AvatarIprasad

    March 23, 2020 at 10:13 pm

    It is an awesome recipe with all nutrition information.I love to see this recipe.

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  4. AvatarBastian

    May 7, 2019 at 8:43 am

    I added one more ingredient, mustard and it turn out delicious! Thank you.

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    • KimKim

      May 7, 2019 at 7:57 pm

      Hi Bastian. I like the addition of mustard. I will have to try it. Thanks. -Kim,

      Reply
  5. AvatarYesenia

    February 26, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    Wow! This will be my go-to left over rotisserie chicken recipe, Never know what else to make with those dry chicken breast leftovers. It was super creamy and delicious, can’t wait to make it again! Highly recommend it.

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  6. AvatarBecca

    February 18, 2019 at 10:45 am

    OMG This is so delicious. Thanks for the recipe. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a week ago and also have to get my good cholesterol up so been eating avocado with things. I made this and took it to work in a container and it lasted no problem til I got my break to eat it. Thank you very much for the great recipe. I will definitely be trying more.

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    • KimKim

      February 19, 2019 at 1:05 pm

      I’m so glad you like the recipe, Becca. You will be so happy when you see all of the foods you CAN have on a low carb diet. I have never eaten so many healthy veggies in my life AND I can have a little cream, cheese, and desserts in moderation, too. I was always hungry before, not anymore. Good luck. -Kim

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  7. AvatarWilliam Scof

    September 14, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    Fantastic recipe!
    I really like the way you have clubbed low carb and chicken together!
    I am not really into avocados, is there any alternative?

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    • KimKim

      September 14, 2018 at 12:42 pm

      Thanks, William. You could use the traditional mayonnaise, yogurt, sour cream, or a mixture of any of those. -Kim

      Reply

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