Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad

✦ FRESH & CREAMY RECIPE ✦

Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad

High protein · Whole foods · Anti-Inflammatory Lunch in 15 mins

Makes: 4 servings · Prep: 15 min · No cook (optional toast)

SARA'S NOTES

I've been making this on repeat and I genuinely cannot stop. It started as a way to use up a ripe

avocado and turned into one of those lunches I actually look forward to all week. The dressing is creamy without being heavy, no mayo in sight, just avocado, Greek yogurt, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon. It comes together in minutes and it is so, so good. Piled on toasted sourdough with a little heat from jalapeño? Honestly... it hits every time.

TIP: Keep well in the fridge for 2–3 days. Just store the dressing and base separately and combine fresh. Make a big batch on Sunday and lunches are handled. Since there is avocado, you may notice some browning, ensure to squeeze some lemon juice on top before storing!

INGREDIENTS

🥑 THE CREAMY DRESSING

1 large ripe Avocado

1 cup Greek yogurt OR plant based yogurt

1 clove Garlic, minced

To taste Salt and Pepper

🐓 THE BASE

2 large Chicken breast, cooked and shredded OR crumbled firm tofu

1/2 medium Red onion, diced

1 small Japlepeno, diced (seeds removed to reduce heat)

2 medium Tomatoes, diced

Optional Cilantro or sliced green onions

🍞 TO SERVE

2 slice sourdough bread, toasted

Optional Extra lemon juice + chilli flakes to finish

👩‍🍳 METHOD1.

1. Make the dressing: mash the avocado in a bowl until smooth-ish (a few small chunks are perfect). Stir in the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon or lime juice, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust to your liking, it should be creamy, bright, and just a little garlicky.

2. Prep the base: shred the cooked chicken breast using two forks or your hands. Dice the red onion, jalapeño, and tomatoes. If using cilantro or green onion, roughly chop.

3. Combine: add all the base ingredients to the bowl with the avocado dressing. Fold everything together gently until well coated. Taste for seasoning and a little extra lemon and a pinch of chilli flakes goes a long way here.4.

4. oast your sourdough bread until golden. Spoon the avocado chicken salad into a bowl alongside the toast and serve immediately. Enjoy slowly. ✨

🌿 WHY THIS NOURISHES YOU

Avocado is one of the most nourishing whole foods you can eat, it is rich in monounsaturated fats that support heart health, reduce inflammation, and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K. The Greek yogurt dressing adds a significant protein punch alongside gut-friendly probiotics, all without a drop of processed mayo. Chicken breast brings lean, complete protein to support muscle repair, hormone production, and genuine satiety that actually lasts. The fresh vegetables, tomato, jalapeño, and red onion deliver vitamin C, antioxidants, and natural anti-inflammatory compounds. And when you pair it with sourdough toast, you get the fibre and complex carbohydrates your body needs for steady, sustained energy throughout your day. This is quick, whole-food nourishment that genuinely gives back.