Avocado has become the new mayonnaise and is the healthy fat which holds this delicious chicken salad in place. My friend Anne shared this healthy avocado chicken salad recipe with me because she knows I’m trying to clean up my eating a bit. I love avocado and have also used it as a replacement for mayonnaise in egg salad.
Avocado has numerous health benefits.
- Avocados contain 20 different vitamins and minerals. They contain more potassium than bananas.
- The majority of fat in avocado is oleic acid which is a heart healthy fat. Oleic acid has been linked to reduced inflammation and can have beneficial effects on genes linked to cancer.
- Avocados are loaded with fiber which can help with weight loss and metabolic health.
- The monounsaturated fats in avocado are beneficial for improving your skin tone and appearance.
For more proven benefits of avocados check out this post. I don’t eat avocado just because of the health benefits I truly love the taste and versatility of using it in recipes. I like to eat in on sandwiches, burgers, tacos, eggs, and I especially love guacamole.
The only downside to avocado is it browns quickly so I would suggest just using what you know you’ll eat. I don’t think browned avocado will harm you, but it doesn’t look very appetizing. I have this avocado saver that I purchased last year and it works pretty well on keeping half portions of avocado green for a day or two.
This recipe for healthy avocado chicken salad is for one serving. I used 1/2 of an avocado in mine, but the original recipe recommended a quarter. You be the judge, based on how much you think you need. Instead of measuring everything to a 1/4 cup I used a handful of everything. I love the crunchy texture the almonds give it and the sweetness of the grapes mixed in.
I like to make shrimp ceviche tostadas during the summer months which also contain avocado. I shared the recipe here.
Have I convinced you yet to give avocado a try? How do you like to eat avocados?
| Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad | | Print |
- 4-8 oz chopped chicken breast
- ¼ cup chopped almonds
- ¼ cup red seedless grapes, halved
- ¼ to ½ mashed avocado
- salt and pepper to taste
- Chop ingredients and mix together with mashed avocado.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Yields 1 serving.
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Another way I have found to enjoy avocado is to spread it like peanut butter on a piece of whole wheat toast. Yum!!
Sounds good Dawn! Unfortunately over the last year I have realized I’ve developed a slight allergy to avocado… I am definitely missing guacamole!
Sorry to hear that Brian. I would miss guacamole too 🙁 I guess you’ll have to substitute it with espinaca (spinach & cheese) dip!
Avocado is great, I never thought of adding it to my chicken salad, this is a great recipe for serving up a cool summer salad.
I just started liking avocado this year……I’ve been missing out!!!!! I will have to make this salad it sounds so good! I new avocado was good for you but I didn’t know all the things you listed. Thanks for the info and recipe!
You have been missing out Keri! I’m glad you are giving avocado a try.