Perfect Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados, 10 mins
Enjoy a light and flavorful chicken salad nestled inside creamy avocado halves. This recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or a healthy snack, catering to those following a low-carb lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1.5 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, and parsley.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Spoon the chicken salad mixture into the hollow of each avocado half.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use full-fat mayonnaise.
- Add a pinch of paprika for extra color and flavor.
- If you don’t have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley, but use less as the flavor is more concentrated.
- Ensure your avocados are ripe but not overly soft to prevent them from falling apart.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
- Calories: Approximately 350-400 (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: High
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: High
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Low
- Fiber: Good source
- Protein: Good source
- Cholesterol: Moderate
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