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5 from 8 votes
? Dairy-Free ? Gluten-Free ? High Protein ? Low Carb ? Macro-friendly

Easy Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad (No Mayo)

This Easy Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is packed with protein, healthy fats and has so much FLAVOR!! It only takes 5 minutes to whip up and is perfect for a grab-and-go lunch or quick afternoon snack!

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Avocado Chicken Salad (No Mayo) in bowl with spoon.
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This Easy Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is packed with protein, healthy fats and has so much FLAVOR!! It only takes 5 minutes to whip up and is perfect for a grab-and-go lunch or quick afternoon snack! 

Avocado greek yogurt chicken salad  served in a bowl with a spoon garished with pita chips.
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About This Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Avocado Chicken Salad
Ingredients and Substitutions
Optional Variations and Dietary Adaptions
Equipment Needed
How To Make
How To Store
Helpful Tips
FAQ: Avocado Chicken Salad
More Delicious Chicken Salad Recipes
Easy Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad (No Mayo)
MyFitnessPal Entry
Did You Make This?

About This Recipe

This avocado chicken salad recipe is seriously the easiest one you will ever make! It’s packed with flavor from the lemon juice and cilantro and is lightened up by using nonfat Greek yogurt instead of traditional mayo. This recipe is a great, fresh, filling lunch (or dinner) that can be added to a wrap, topped on a salad or toasted bread.

I love me a good healthy chicken salad recipe regardless – but adding that avocado in the mix really leveled things up in this recipe! Combined with the cilantro and lemon juice, this salad is just bursting in flavor! It’s like fresh guacamole meets creamy chilled chicken salad. 

Plus, there’s so many ways to enjoy this recipe. My favorite way is stuffed in a tortilla with some extra greens but it is also delicious as a greek yogurt chicken salad sandwich or served as a dip with chips! 

If you’re looking for more chicken salad recipes without mayonnaise, definitely check out my Rainbow Chicken Salad and Winter Pecan and Cranberry Chicken Salad. If you want a little mayo in it (but also want it a little healthier), check out my Buffalo Chicken Salad recipe! 

Ingredients for avocado greek yogurt chicken salad in a bowl before being mixed up.

Why You’ll Love This Avocado Chicken Salad

  • Creamy, hearty, light. Just like a traditional chicken salad recipe but lightened up!
  • Super versatile. Make it your own by adding in more nuts, fruit, or veggies.
  • Greek yogurt provides extra protein and gut-friendly probiotics!
  • Tastes like fresh guacamole meets classic chicken salad with lots of healthy fats!
  • Comes together in just 5 minutes and great for meal prep!!

Ingredients for avocado greek yogurt chicken salad.

Ingredients and Substitutions

  • Avocado – I cubed mine into small pieces for easy mixing. Make sure is it ripe avocado!
  • Chicken – I used cooked chicken breast. My favorite chicken for recipes like this is my Basic Shredded Chicken. Rotisserie chicken from the grocery store or grilled chicken also works great! You could even use canned chicken or boil your own chicken. 
  • Yogurt – I used nonfat plain Greek Yogurt. Low far or whole milk greek yogurt also work. Use a non dairy yogurt to make it dairy free. You could also sub for sour cream or mayo.
  • Red onion 
  • Celery 
  • Salt and pepper
  • Lemon – a key ingredient to helping the avocado stay as fresh as possible! 
  • Cilantro – or any other herb of choice! 
Close up view of creamy avocado greek yogurt chicken salad in a bowl with a spoon garnished with pita chips.

Optional Variations and Dietary Adaptions

This chicken salad recipe is naturally gluten-free.

To make dairy-free: use non-dairy yogurt of choice or sub for mayo! 

Fun Ways To Switch It Up! 

  • For tuna salad: Try tuna instead of chicken to make this an avocado tuna salad!
  • For more flavor: Add in some lemon zest.
  • For more freshness: Add some red grapes.
  • For more creaminess: Add an extra spoonful of greek yogurt to make it creamier. 
  • For more heartiness: Combine bacon with the chicken mixture. Crisp bacon makes everything better!

Equipment Needed

  • Vegetable chopper (optional) – this veggie chopper isn’t required but is a MAJOR time savor this type of recipe!

How To Make

Ingredients for Avocado Chicken Salad diced up in bowl.
1. Add the avocado, yogurt, red onion, celery, lemon juice, chopped herbs, minced garlic, salt and pepper to a small bowl. Use a fork to combine, mashing some of the avocado as you go (I like leaving some small chunks in there).
Chicken added to avocado chicken salad bowl.
2. Add the chicken.
Avocado chicken salad (no mayo) in white bowl with serving spoon.
3. Mix to combine.
Avocado Chicken salad (no mayo) on wrap.
4. Enjoy on bread, on a wrap, or on greens for a salad.

How To Store

Keep your avocado greek yogurt chicken salad stored in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap in fridge for up to 2-3 days. Try to keep as much air out as it will prevent browning of the avocados.

Avocado greek yogurt chicken salad with greens in a wrap.

Helpful Tips

How To Enjoy Your Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad:

  • Mixed greens salad. Top this avocado chicken salad topped on top of a huge salad and drizzle with your favorite salad dressing.
  • Roasted vegetables. Serve this healthy chicken salad along your favorite roasted vegetables. Cauliflower, Broccoli, Air Fryer Green Beans, Sweet Potato Wedges.
  • Rice cakes. On top of rice cakes. I love doing this when I’m in the mood for something crunchy!
  • Toasted bread. Serve on a piece of whole-grain bread or wheat bread for a classic choice that is delicious every time.
  • Dip with chips. Grab some Tostitos and dive in!
  • Lettuce Wraps. A delicious low carb option.
  • Pita bread. Stuff it in a pita brad for the perfect eat on-the-go lunch.
  • Cold lunch plate. Serve this chicken salad on a cold lunch plate with fresh fruit.

Creamy avocado greek yogurt chicken salad sprinkled with red onion in a serving bowl.

FAQ: Avocado Chicken Salad

How ripe do the avocados need to be for this chicken salad recipe?

For this recipe, I would suggest using avocados that are ripe but still slightly firm. This will help you dice the avocado into even cubes and it not to brown as quickly in the salad. To tell if an avocado is ripe, gently squeeze it. It should feel just slightly squishy. If your avocado isn’t quite ripe yet, you can place it in a window seal or in a brown paper bag with a banana to help it ripen quicker. Or check out this great article for more ways to quickly ripen an avocado! 

Can you freeze this chicken salad?

I haven’t tried it, but I wouldn’t recommend it. I wouldn’t think the texture would remain the same. Definitely think this salad is best eaten fresh!

What herbs can I substitute for the cilantro?

If you aren’t a fan of cilantro (or just don’t have any on hand), you can substitute for parsley, mint or dill. You could also add chives if you wish or omit the herbs all together. 

Can I use chicken thighs for this recipe?

Sure! You can use any cooked chicken for this recipe. Cooked breast or thighs work great! I love using leftover chicken like my grilled balsamic chicken or air fryer grilled chicken bites! 

More Delicious Chicken Salad Recipes

Easy Apple Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe

Rainbow chicken salad on two pieces of toast and greens.

Rainbow Chicken Salad (Lightened-Up)

Healthy Creamy Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe (Dairy Free)

Winter cranberry and pecan chicken salad (no mayo) on croissant.

Winter Pecan and Cranberry Chicken Salad (No Mayo)

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5 from 8 votes

Easy Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad (No Mayo)

? Dairy-Free ? Gluten-Free ? High Protein ? Low Carb ? Macro-friendly
This Easy Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is packed with protein, healthy fats and has so much FLAVOR!! It only takes 5 minutes to whip up and is perfect for a grab-and-go lunch or quick afternoon snack!
Yield: 4
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Total: 10 minutes mins
Calories: 236kcal
Protein: 29.6g
Fat: 10.4g
Carbs: 5.9g

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. cooked and chilled shredded chicken about 3 cups – I used my Basic Shredded Chicken but any cooked chicken works! Rotisserie, canned, grilled, etc.
  • 2 small ripe avocados (200g)
  • 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (76g) can use dairy-free yogurt or mayo
  • 1/4 cup red onion (35g) finely diced
  • 1/4 cup celery (35g) finely diced
  • 1/2 lemon (15g) juiced
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs like cilantro, parley, or oregano– use what you have on hand
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  • Add the avocado, yogurt, red onion, celery, lemon juice, chopped herbs, minced garlic, salt and pepper to a small bowl. Use a fork to combine, mashing some of the avocado as you go (I like leaving some small chunks in there).
  • Then stir in the chicken.
  • Enjoy on bread, on a wrap, or on greens for a salad.

Equipment

  • Vegetable chopper optional

Notes

To make dairy-free: use non-dairy yogurt of choice or sub for mayo! 
To store: store in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap in fridge for up to 2-3 days. Try to keep as much air out as it will prevent browning of the avocados.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1 cup (182g), Calories: 236kcal (12%), Carbohydrates: 5.9g (2%), Protein: 29.6g (59%), Fat: 10.4g (16%), Saturated Fat: 1.9g (12%), Fiber: 3.6g (15%), Sugar: 1.4g (2%)

Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.

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Avocado Chicken Salad (No Mayo) in bowl with spoon.

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Lauren lives with her husband, Simon and two dogs, Finley and Cookie, in the Carolina’s. She has college degrees in Nursing and Exercise Science, is a NASM certified trainer and spent many years as a macro coach before transitioning to full time blogging. She loves staying active, being creative and recreating her favorite comfort food dishes into healthier, lightened up versions. Desserts are her speciality!

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