Avocado Herb Chicken Salad (Printable)

A fresh mix of avocado, chicken, herbs, and crisp lettuce for a nourishing and light main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded

→ Vegetables & Herbs

02 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
03 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt or mayonnaise for dairy-free option
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Assembly

12 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine hearts
13 - Cherry tomatoes, halved, for optional garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced avocado, celery, red onion, parsley, and dill.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
05 - Spoon the chicken salad evenly into the lettuce leaves to form cups.
06 - Garnish with cherry tomato halves if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get a full, satisfying lunch that feels indulgent but keeps you energized for hours afterward.
  • The prep is genuinely quick, and there's something deeply satisfying about assembling something this fresh with your own hands.
  • Avocado and fresh herbs make every bite feel like a small celebration rather than just eating lunch.
02 -
  • Don't assemble the cups more than an hour before serving, or the lettuce will start to wilt from the moisture in the salad filling.
  • If you're using regular mayonnaise instead of Greek yogurt, use slightly less because it's thicker and richer—start with 2 tablespoons and add more if needed.
03 -
  • Pat your lettuce leaves dry before assembling; any excess water will make the filling soggy and harder to handle.
  • If you can't find butter lettuce, radicchio leaves work beautifully too and add a subtle bitterness that contrasts wonderfully with the creaminess.
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