Creamy Avocado & Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Recipe

Creamy Greek Yogurt Avocado Chicken Salad — a healthy spin on chicken salad with no mayonnaise involved!

I haven’t been this excited to share a recipe in a while. Today’s recipe is a mayo-free, creamy avocado chicken salad that’s simple, flavorful, and packed with protein.

I picked up a rotisserie chicken with the idea of using it for salads, and while talking with my mom she suggested chicken salad. I like traditional chicken salad, but I don’t love mayonnaise and didn’t want to open a whole jar. I started thinking of creamy alternatives and immediately considered plain Greek yogurt and avocado.

That combination became the base for this recipe: shredded chicken, mashed avocado, plain Greek yogurt, lime juice, red onion, and cilantro. The result is a creamy, tangy chicken salad that’s lighter than the classic mayo version but still rich and satisfying.

I worried the avocado might brown quickly, but when I ate the salad over three days it stayed green — the lime juice likely helped preserve the color. The texture remains creamy and the flavor stays fresh.

After testing the recipe and calculating nutrition, I was pleasantly surprised. Each serving contains about 26 grams of protein and roughly 200 calories. It works great on whole-grain bread or a sandwich thin, with crackers, or straight from a bowl as a high-protein lunch or picnic option.

If you try this avocado Greek yogurt chicken salad, feel free to leave a comment or share a photo. Hope you enjoy!

Avocado & Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad- a healthy version of chicken salad with NO mayonnaise!

Creamy Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

A healthy spin on chicken salad with no mayonnaise involved!

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Total Time:
10 minutes

Servings:
4

Calories:
200kcal

Author:
Liv

Ingredients

3 cups shredded chicken
1 ripe avocado, mashed
2-3 tablespoons plain Greek (or non-Greek) yogurt
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon finely diced red onion
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Stir together shredded chicken, mashed avocado, plain Greek yogurt, and lime juice. If the mixture seems dry, add another spoonful of Greek yogurt.
Add diced red onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cilantro, then stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve on wheat bread or a sandwich thin, with crackers, or enjoy on its own.

Notes

I used a small rotisserie chicken to save time. To tell if an avocado is ripe, gently squeeze it — it should feel slightly soft but not mushy.

Nutrition

Recipe video by Haley of If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

Other easy, healthy lunch ideas:
5-Ingredient One-Pan Mexican Quinoa
Avocado Feta Pasta Salad with Chicken