Paleo Chicken Salad with Avocado
Creamy avocado chicken salad with celery over greens. 350 calories, 30g protein, paleo and mayo-free.
Paleo Chicken Salad with Avocado has 350 calories per serving, with 30g protein, 10g carbs, 20g fat, and 5g fiber. Prep 12 min, cook 0 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
350
Calories
30g
Protein
60% DV
10g
Carbs
4% DV
20g
Fat
26% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
💪 30g protein per serving.
🔥 8.6g protein per 100 cal.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
12 min
Cook Time
0 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$4.50
Paleo Chicken Salad with Avocado
A mayo-free chicken salad where creamy avocado does all the heavy lifting. Piled over crisp romaine, it’s a satisfying paleo lunch packed with protein and healthy fats.
Ingredients
- 5 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 tbsp sliced scallion
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Mash the avocado in a bowl with a fork until mostly smooth.
- Whisk in lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the diced chicken and celery to the bowl. Fold until evenly coated in the avocado dressing.
- Arrange the romaine lettuce on a plate or in a bowl.
- Spoon the chicken salad over the greens.
- Top with scallions and an extra squeeze of lemon.
- Serve immediately while the avocado is fresh and green.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 30g |
| Carbs | 10g |
| Fat | 20g |
| Fiber | 5g |
Tips
- Press plastic wrap directly onto leftover salad to keep the avocado from browning.
- Use rotisserie chicken to make this a 5-minute lunch.
- Serve in lettuce cups instead of over greens for a handheld version.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Equipment
no cook
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