Avocado Chicken Salad: No Mayo (low carb)

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.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword avocado, salads

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 267kcal

Ingredients

2 cups poached chicken finely diced (10 oz)
1 medium Hass Avocado, mashed
⅓ cup celery, finely diced (1 large rib)
2 tablespoon red onion or scallion, minced
2 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoon avocado oil (or your favorite)
1 tablespoon 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, ¾-1 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.

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