Chicken salad, meet your makeover! All the “yums” of this classic dish get a health-conscious twist. Layer it on a bed of greens or pop some in a pita pocket—delish!

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Chill time: 30+ minutes

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
  • ½ medium red onion, diced
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp. fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt

Directions:

  • 1

    In a medium bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder and cilantro.

  • 2

    Add avocado cubes and lightly mash together with spices, leaving some chunks if desired.

  • 3

    Stir in mayo and Greek yogurt.

  • 4

    Add fresh lime juice.

  • 5

    Combine with red onion and chicken.

  • 6

    Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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