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Healthy Low-Carb Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe Easy Butter Lettuce Cups

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A quick and easy low-carb chicken salad made with creamy avocado, shredded chicken, and fresh veggies, served in crisp butter lettuce cups. Perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 large ripe avocado, mashed
  • 8 to 10 butter lettuce leaves, washed and dried
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt as substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Shred about 2 cups of cooked chicken using fingers or forks.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash one large ripe avocado with a fork or masher until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon olive oil until combined and creamy.
  4. Add finely chopped red onion, diced celery, and chopped cilantro or parsley. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Fold in shredded chicken, ensuring everything is coated evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Carefully separate butter lettuce leaves, wash, and dry thoroughly. Arrange leaves on a serving platter.
  7. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the avocado chicken salad into each lettuce leaf without overfilling.
  8. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor. Optionally, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Notes

Use ripe avocado for best texture; too hard won’t mash well, too soft will be mushy. Dry butter lettuce leaves thoroughly to avoid sogginess. Fold gently to keep texture. Add extra lemon juice to prevent avocado browning. If chicken is dry, add more olive oil or yogurt. Salad can be made ahead but keep lettuce separate until serving.

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Keywords: low-carb, chicken salad, avocado, butter lettuce cups, healthy lunch, easy recipe, keto, gluten-free

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