Chicken and Avocado Greek Yogurt Salad Recipe
Number of Servings:
4
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes (for the chicken)
Total Time:
25 minutes
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large ripe avocado, diced
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Optional: mixed greens for serving
Instructions:
1. Cook the Chicken:
? Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
? Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
? Cook the chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
? Remove from heat and let them cool. Once cooled, dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. Prepare the Dressing:
? In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Assemble the Salad:
? In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, avocado, red onion, celery, and cilantro or parsley.
? Pour the Greek yogurt dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
4. Serve:
? Serve the chicken and avocado Greek yogurt salad on its own or over a bed of mixed greens, if desired.
Nutrition (per serving):
• Calories: Approximately 300 kcal
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Cholesterol: 65mg
• Sodium: 300mg
• Fiber: 4g
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