This Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe has so much flavor! It’s creamy but light with the avocado and so satisfying. I know, I know chicken salad recipes usually have mayo but you will never miss it!

This Avocado Chicken Salad recipe with lemon dressing, plenty of avocado, irresistible bites of bacon and corn

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BONUS: If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, this chicken salad tastes just as good the next day – perfect for a to-go lunch. You all are always requesting good work and school lunch ideas and I hope you love this one!

Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe:

My son was particularly smitten with this chicken avocado salad and requested it for his birthday. It was in his top 3 requests. The other two were this shrimp dip and a cheesy breakfast sandwich. His birthday is coming up this weekend so I’ll be sure to make his dreams come true ;).

This chicken salad is a winner and it is well loved by adults and children. Everything about this is good and you’ll want that fresh lemon dressing on all of your salads.

Chicken Salad Recipe in a bowl with avocado, corn, bacon, dill, chives and egg for the best chicken avocado salad

Easy Chicken Salad Ingredients!!

This Avocado Chicken Salad has such simple ingredients and you may already have everything you need to make it (I just love when that happens)!

  • We use rotisserie chicken to simplify the process but you can cook your own chicken breast
  • If you are looking to cut the fat, use turkey bacon instead
  • For extra protein, add 2 hard boiled eggs

How to Make this a Paleo Chicken Salad:

This salad is perfect for nearly every diet. To make this salad paleo friendly, sub the corn (which is considered a grain) with sliced cucumber.

Chicken salad ingredients for chicken avocado salad

How to Store Leftover Chicken Salad:

Cover chicken avocado salad with plastic wrap directly over the surface of the salad (keeping the air out will prevent browning of the avocados) and refrigerate.

How to Serve Chicken Salad:

This avocado chicken salad is deliciously versatile. It is a protein packed salad so it’s perfect for work lunch or meal prep and the lemon keeps it fresh and vibrant. Serve this chicken salad:

  • As a main course salad
  • In sandwiches or pita pockets
  • As a filling for lettuce wraps

How to Serve Chicken Salad as a main course salad in a bowl

This is one of our very favorite salad recipes; seriously tasty and easy, hearty but feel good food at the same time.

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Watch How to Make Avocado Chicken Salad:


We used rotisserie chicken which makes this salad super quick and easy to prepare. It’s totally ok to cook your own chicken, or use a good quality canned and well-drained chicken in a pinch.

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Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

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This Avocado Chicken Salad recipe is a keeper! Easy, excellent chicken salad with lemon dressing, plenty of avocado, irresistible bites of bacon and corn | natashaskitchen.com
This Avocado Chicken Salad recipe is a keeper! Easy, excellent chicken salad recipe with lemon dressing, plenty of avocado, irresistible bites of bacon and corn. Optional: For even more protein, we add 2 hard boiled eggs, halved or quartered. 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 6 as a side dish

Avocado Chicken Salad Ingredients:

  • 2 large cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
  • 2 large avocados
  • 1 cup corn, from 1 cooked cob
  • 6 oz lean bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 1/4 cup Chives , (or green onion), chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Dill, chopped, or to taste

Lemon Dressing:

Instructions

  • Dice or shred the 2 large cooked chicken breasts and place into a large mixing bowl.
  • Peel and pit 2 large avocados, slice into bite-sized pieces and add to the mixing bowl.
  • Add 1 cup of cooked corn (freshly cooked corn is best), toss in 1/4 cup chopped green onion, chopped bacon, and 2 Tbsp fresh Dill.
  • Add dressing ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine. Drizzle over your salad and toss to combine. Serve with slices of hard boiled egg if desired.

Notes

*Use rotisserie chicken, cook your own chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper or use well-drained canned chicken.
**For a healthier salad, you can use uncured turkey bacon which tastes amazing, but has less fat. 

Nutrition Per Serving

324kcal Calories11g Carbs25g Protein20g Fat3g Saturated Fat48mg Cholesterol1002mg Sodium535mg Potassium5g Fiber1g Sugar260IU Vitamin A12mg Vitamin C17mg Calcium1.1mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
324
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
48
mg
16
%
Sodium
 
1002
mg
44
%
Potassium
 
535
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
 
260
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
17
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1.1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Avocado Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad Recipe
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
Calories: 324

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We hope you discover a new favorite in this recipe. It’s one of those recipes that you make once and then 50 times over. If you try it, let me know what you think in a comment below!

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  • GA mima
    August 14, 2017

    Sounds wonderful! I will try this and will also try substituting the lemon juice and dill with lime juice and cilantro. That should be delicious, as well. Thanks so much for this great recipe!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      August 15, 2017

      I do think that would be a great substitution. I hope you love it!

      Reply

  • Kat
    August 14, 2017

    can you use canned corn?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      August 14, 2017

      Hi Kat, I would highly recommend freshly cooked corn when it is in season, it adds a truly awesome pop of sweet flavor in the salad that is hard to match with canned. In winter, I use canned or frozen so it will still work 🙂

      Reply

  • Helen I Thomas
    August 14, 2017

    Tried this for dinner tonight, will totally be making this again, it was very delicious.

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      August 15, 2017

      I’m so glad you loved it!! 🙂

      Reply

  • Missy Pierce
    August 13, 2017

    Lunch tomorrow!! Yum!! Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 14, 2017

      My pleasure Missy! Please let me know what you think!

      Reply

  • Stefano
    August 13, 2017

    Avocado Chicken salad was easy and great!!!!! Thank you

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      August 13, 2017

      I’m glad you liked the salad and you are very welcome 😬.

      Reply

    • Jessica
      August 14, 2017

      I don’t have full. Do you think cilantro would go well?

      Reply

  • Janet
    August 11, 2017

    Delicious! Be sure to use fresh chicken not canned and use good sweet corn. Great recipe!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 12, 2017

      I’m glad you like the recipe Janet! Thanks for sharing your review with other readers!

      Reply

  • Lorna Kilby
    August 11, 2017

    How far ahead can I make this salad, without the avacados turning colour. Want to make this for a family reunion tomorrow…Thanks

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      August 11, 2017

      Hi Lorna, I think this is the very best when it is served the same day but the avocados will be fine until the next day because the lemon juice in the dressing preserves them. To be safe, I would suggest placing plastic wrap directly over the salad to keep the air out which is what causes the avocados to brown.

      Reply

  • Rachel Fansler
    August 11, 2017

    I watched the video on Facebook of how to make this. It looks so good. But on the video I done see the amounts for how much olive oil and lemon to use?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      August 11, 2017

      Hi Rachel, all of the specific ingredient measurements can always be found here on my blog. Please see the print-friendly version above. The short form videos don’t always allow enough time to add specific details, but we try to in our full video episode (please see full length video above in this post). I hope that helps!

      Reply

  • Jeanine
    August 11, 2017

    How many calories per serving are in the Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe?

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 11, 2017

      Due to time constraints, I don’t typically include nutritional info, but check out this nutrition analyzer – you can plug in the ingredients from any recipe, select the serving size and it will give you nutritional info, calories, etc. I hope that is helpful to you Jeanine!

      Reply

  • Jamie Gray
    August 10, 2017

    Something was very over powering to me. Not sure if it was the lemon or the dill. I also used canned chicken.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      August 11, 2017

      Hi Jamie, did you change anything about the proportions in the salad? If you used much less chicken for example, the amount of lemon juice and dill may be overpowering, otherwise, it is balanced. I hope that helps!

      Reply

      • Natasha
        August 13, 2017

        I don’t tend to like dill so I never have it on hand. I replaced it with rosemary and it was still FABULOUS. You could try that?

        Reply

        • Natasha
          natashaskitchen
          August 14, 2017

          Thank you for sharing!! 🙂

          Reply

  • Maike.ice@hotmail.com
    August 10, 2017

    Pretty tasty! I think I prefer it without the chicken and egg though. Maybe add some more veggies instead. The dressing is yummy but I will add a tsp or so of honey next time.
    Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 10, 2017

      You’re welcome! I’m glad to hear you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply

  • Gloria
    August 9, 2017

    It was delicious, the family loved it. No left overs.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 10, 2017

      I’m glad to hear your family enjoys the recipe as much as mine does! Thanks for sharing Gloria!

      Reply

  • Linda Lou
    August 9, 2017

    This is fresh and delicious! Served it as a salad. Will try lettuce wrap or in pita some time. It does not disappoint. I did leave out the boiled eggs. It was still wonderful!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 10, 2017

      I’m glad you enjoy the recipe Linda! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review!

      Reply

  • Matt
    August 9, 2017

    This dish was awesome and easy to make. Is there any per serving nutrition information? Since adopting a healthy lifestyle I keep a food log to track my eating. I’ve lost 25 of the 50 lbs I want to loose…

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 10, 2017

      I’m glad to hear you enjoy the recipe Matt! Due to time constraints, I don’t typically include nutritional info, but check out this nutrition analyzer – you can plug in the ingredients from any recipe, select the serving size and it will give you nutritional info, calories, etc. I hope that is helpful to you!

      Reply

  • Paula
    August 9, 2017

    Absolutely delicious! Plated on a bed of lettuce and a roll…voila! Dinner!! And just as good the next day for lunch! I will make this again!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 10, 2017

      I’m glad to hear you enjoy the recipe Paula! Thanks for sharing 😀

      Reply

  • Kayla
    August 9, 2017

    This was delicious!!! Does anyone know the macros in it?

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 10, 2017

      I’m glad you like it Kayla! Due to time constraints, I don’t typically include nutritional info, but check out this nutrition analyzer – you can plug in the ingredients from any recipe, select the serving size and it will give you nutritional info, calories, etc. I hope that is helpful to you!

      Reply

  • Candi Child-Illum
    August 9, 2017

    I ate some the day that I made it, and it was very good. The next day, however, after the flavors had melded a bit–it was wonderful! I ate it a second time the next day, but this time served it over a bed of romaine lettuce that I had put a little Ranch dressing on. It was to die for!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 9, 2017

      Awesome, I’m so glad to hear how much you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review!

      Reply

  • Ron
    August 9, 2017

    What a great summer salad, it’s a great blend of flavors and textures.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 9, 2017

      I’m glad we agree Ron! It’s popular for good reason!

      Reply

  • Katy
    August 8, 2017

    I use a lot of recipes from blogs but never comment…just HAD to on this one. So, so good. My whole family (ages 11-53) had seconds and thirds. YUM! Thank you!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 8, 2017

      You’re welcome Katy! I’m happy to hear the whole family enjoys the recipe that much! Thanks for sharing your excellent review!

      Reply

  • Love from MunchkinTime.com
    August 8, 2017

    Oh boy! Natasha, this salad looks incredibly delicious! I can almost taste it in my mouth! 😀 Love the way you captured this Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe! So beautiful!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 8, 2017

      Thank you! Please let me know what you think of the recipe if you decide to make it!

      Reply

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