Chicken salad is a Southern staple. Try this recipe for a simple twist on a classic favorite. Did you know chicken salad recipes can be found in early 19th century Southern cookbooks, including Sarah Rutledge’s “The Carolina Housewife?! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 avocado
- 2 tbsp mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1-2 green onions, sliced
- fresh cilantro to taste
- lime juice to taste
- salt/pepper to taste
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to blend together.
**Note: adjust ingredient portions to suit personal taste.
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| Nutrition Facts per Myfitness Pal | |
|---|---|
| Servings 4.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| calories 184 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 8 g | 12 % |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 6 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 5 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 60 mg | 20 % |
| Sodium 940 mg | 39 % |
| Potassium 418 mg | 12 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 5 g | 2 % |
| Dietary Fiber 3 g | 12 % |
| Sugars 1 g | |
| Protein 18 g | 37 % |
| Vitamin A | 3 % |
| Vitamin C | 13 % |
| Calcium | 3 % |
| Iron | 8 % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
