Avocado Herb Chicken Salad (Printable)

A fresh, protein-packed blend of avocado, chicken, and herbs served in crisp lettuce cups.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded

→ Vegetables & Herbs

02 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
03 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Assembly

12 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves
13 - Cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced avocado, celery, red onion, parsley, and dill.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
05 - Spoon the chicken salad evenly into the lettuce leaves to form cups.
06 - Garnish with cherry tomato halves if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 40 minutes flat, making it perfect for those days when you want something fresh but don't have hours to spend cooking.
  • The creamy avocado and tangy dressing transform simple chicken into something that feels indulgent without weighing you down.
  • Lettuce cups are inherently fun to eat, and guests always seem to relax more when food feels interactive and playful.
02 -
  • Don't assemble these more than 15 minutes before serving, or the lettuce will start to soften and lose its satisfying crunch.
  • If you're making this ahead for meal prep, keep the chicken salad and lettuce leaves separate, then assemble just before eating.
03 -
  • Toast your lettuce leaves in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving so they're impossibly crisp and cold.
  • If you're cooking chicken just for this, poach it in broth instead of water to add subtle flavor that layers beautifully with the herbs.
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