I love chicken salad, but I am super picky about it and I have a couple of chicken salad rules. First, it can’t be drowning in mayonnaise. The second big rule is that I like for it to be chunky. I hate when the chicken is cut up or shredded so small that it is almost non-existent. This rule is especially important when coupled with Rule #1. I also like a little crunch or something to break up the chicken and mayo, whether it’s celery, onion, or in this case, mango!!
Given my craziness when it comes to chicken salad, I often just make my own. I have been on a huge mango kick lately. Putting it in salsas and smoothies. Why not put it in some chicken salad? So put it all together and you have some avocado mango chicken salad! And instead of mayo, I went for Greek yogurt. The Greek yogurt gives it that creamy texture and gives it a nice tang. I love the combo of the mango, chicken, and avocado. Of course there is avocado in this. Because you know I can’t be helped. This avocado mango chicken salad is creamy, it’s nice and chunky, and isn’t drowning in mayo. Yup, this meets all of my chicken salad requirements!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 avocado, diced
- 3/4 cup diced mango (fresh or frozen will work)
- 3 tbs. diced red onion
- 2/3 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (can adjust depending on how creamy you want it to be)
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix together all of the ingredients in a bowl.
- Serve over greens, in a wrap, or on some bread or a croissant.
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I have been on a mango kick too! Isn’t that crazy? I love this salad!! The only thing is I need a way bigger portion! Awesome salad!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers recently posted..Red Velvet Cookies
LOVE the idea of serving this in little avocado bowls – genius! Great recipe, Stephanie.
I have always wanted to do this. What a gorgeous recipe!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist recently posted..Homemade Spinach Spaghetti
What a stunningly delicious recipe
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Choc Chip Uru
what a creative recipe! So refreshing. All that is missing is a nice glass of chardonnay!
Mmmm… I love the idea of avocado in chicken salad.
I love me some mango… and some chicken salad. Avocado not so much, but just looking at this has me craving one, so hey, I’ll take that too
JanetFCTC recently posted..Getting Back To Basics
I was just looking today for a new way to dress up some chicken salad! This sounds awesome!
Alaina @ Fabtastic Eats recently posted..One Skillet Breakfast Burritos
I have the same rules as you do in terms of chicken salad. It’s got such a bad wrap…I just think people haven’t had a good one. Your’s looks amazing! I want to know when I’m getting invited over for supper.
Wendy @ AMFT recently posted..Homemade Dairy Free Hazelnut Spread (Nutella)
Girl, you are welcome any time!
This looks like a great chicken salad – I think you covered all the things I would want in chicken salad
Anna @ hiddenponies recently posted..Monday Moments
Basically I wont eat chicken salad unless I made it, not being snobby but I used to see it being made in-store with all the parts except bones
I’m a total white meat chicken lover so I can’t stand finding a lump of skin in it or worse..sorry for the gross post! Yours looks super clean though and I love serving it in the avo shell!!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious recently posted..Fresh Pasta with Mozzarella and a King Arthur Flour Giveaway
Oh Gerry, I am totally with you on that. I’m a total white meat chicken person too. I can’t eat most store-bought ones for the same reason and because of the mayo issue.
Stephanie, these look AMAZING! Love that you served this up in little avocado bowls. So clever!
Amy
@Chobani
Thank you so much, Amy!
I heart avocado on ANYTHINGGGG. In chicken salad with mango, it sounds absolutely scrumptious!! Plus, serving it in the avo shell looks super fancy
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Gooey Neapolitan Bars
Haha, yes avocado shells make everything seem fancier!
You know this is right up my alley! Fantastic!! I’m a total chicken salad snob too
Thanks, Meghan! Glad I am not alone!
This is my kind of chicken salad! Love how you serve it in an avocado!
Thanks, Jessica!
What would this be like without the chicken, I wonder