Description
A refreshing and healthy dish featuring creamy avocado halves stuffed with flavorful chicken salad, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red onion, celery, and lemon juice.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated and combined.
- Season the chicken salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- Scoop a generous amount of chicken salad into each avocado half.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or chives if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Avocados should be just ripe for easy scooping and better flavor.
- Add chopped apples or grapes for a touch of sweetness.
- Can be served with a side salad or crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg