Description
The Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado combines creamy, flavorful chicken salad with the smooth, rich texture of fresh avocado. It’s a quick, nutritious, and visually stunning dish perfect for lunch, light dinner, or appetizers.
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 celery stalk (diced)
¼ cup red onion (diced)
¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Optional: ¼ cup grapes or apples (diced for sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocados: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop out a little flesh to create room for the chicken salad. Set the avocado halves aside.
- Mix the Chicken Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Mix well until combined.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the diced celery, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. If desired, add diced grapes or apples for sweetness.
- Stuff the Avocados: Spoon the chicken salad mixture into each avocado half, filling them to the top.
- Garnish: Optionally, top with extra cilantro or a sprinkle of paprika for color and flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for a bit before serving.
Notes
To prevent browning, drizzle lemon or lime juice on the exposed avocado flesh before stuffing.
For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken or turkey slices.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, but keep the avocado halves separate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
