Avocado Chicken Salad
Avocado Chicken Salad delivers 46g protein and 369 calories per serving across 4 servings — a high-protein, moderate-calorie lunch option. Quick-preps on the stovetop, combining lean poultry with healthy fats in a meal that holds well through the week. Built for lifters cutting while maintaining strength through sustained protein intake.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(480g)
- •Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)(160g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(15g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •¼ teaspoon black pepper
- •Avocado
- •Grapes, Red(160g)
- •Celery(360g)
- •2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill or tarragon (optional)
- •Almonds, Roasted, Salted(80g)
Instructions
- 1Cut the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized chunks and place in a large mixing bowl.
- 2Add the nonfat Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder to the bowl with the chicken. Stir until combined.
- 3Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh directly into the bowl. Using the back of a fork, gently mash the avocado into the mixture while leaving it chunky—do not overmix.
- 4Fold in the red grapes (halved if large), diced celery, and roasted almonds until evenly distributed.
- 5Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- 6Divide the avocado chicken salad evenly into 4 airtight containers while still cool enough to handle. Seal and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- 7Serve over a bed of greens, in a whole-grain wrap, or on toasted bread at mealtime.
Nutrition — Per Serving
369
calories
46g
protein
15g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 17g
- Saturated fat
- 2.1g
- Sodium
- 242 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.2g
4 servings per batch · ~322g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Avocado Chicken Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 46g of protein and 369 calories with 17g carbs and 15g fat, delivering substantial protein on a lower-calorie base. This makes it one of the most protein-efficient recipes per calorie.
How long does Avocado Chicken Salad take to prep?
Quick prep and yields 4 servings, so you can assemble multiple avocado chicken salads efficiently for lunch meal prep throughout the week on stovetop.
Is Avocado Chicken Salad good for fat loss?
At 369 calories and 46g protein per serving, this salad is highly suited for fat loss phases where maximizing protein intake while staying within calorie limits is the priority. The lean protein-to-calorie ratio supports appetite management on a deficit.
