🥗🥑 Creamy, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Chicken Avocado Salad with Yogurt Dressing is a satisfying and healthy option for any meal. Juicy chicken, ripe avocado, and a medley of crisp vegetables come together with a tangy yogurt dressing for a dish that’s light, nutritious, and easy to make. 🌿✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥑 Salad Base
• 1 avocado, diced
• 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• Optional: ¼ cup toasted almonds or sunflower seeds for crunch
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🥣 Yogurt Dressing
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water to thin (if needed)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
• Season chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
• Let rest before slicing into strips.
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2. Prepare the Dressing
• In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Add water, a teaspoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
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3. Assemble the Salad
• In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
• Top with sliced chicken and diced avocado.
• Drizzle with yogurt dressing.
• Sprinkle with toasted almonds or seeds if using.
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✨ Fresh, creamy, and nutritious—this salad is perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying dinner.