Delicious Creamy Chicken and Veggies Salad with Avocado Sauce
This Creamy Chicken and Veggies Salad with Avocado Sauce is a fresh, healthy, and satisfying meal packed with protein and nutrients. Tender grilled Chicken is combined with crisp vegetables and topped with a smooth, creamy Avocado dressing that adds richness without heavy mayonnaise.
It’s perfect for light lunches, healthy dinners, or high-protein meal prep bowls.
Time Required
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10–12 minutes
Total time: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Salad
2 chicken breasts
4 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, or arugula)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, sliced
½ red bell pepper, sliced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, shredded
Chicken Seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Creamy Avocado Sauce
1 ripe avocado
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lime or lemon juice
1 small garlic clove
2–3 tbsp water (to thin)
Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
2. Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and chop all vegetables:
lettuce or greens
cherry tomatoes
cucumber
bell pepper
onion
shredded carrot
Place them in a large salad bowl.
3. Make the Avocado Sauce
In a blender or food processor combine:
Avocado
Greek yogurt
olive oil
lime juice
garlic
salt and pepper
Blend until smooth, adding water gradually until the sauce reaches a creamy dressing consistency.
4. Assemble the Salad
Add sliced chicken on top of the vegetables.
Drizzle the avocado sauce over the salad.
5. Serve
Toss lightly or serve with the dressing on top. Garnish with fresh herbs or seeds if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I meal prep this salad?
Yes. Store vegetables and chicken separately and add the avocado sauce just before serving.
What extra toppings work well?
toasted pumpkin seeds
feta cheese
roasted corn
quinoa
How long does avocado dressing last?
It stays fresh in the refrigerator for 1–2 days in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 380 kcal
Protein: 32 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 6 g
Fat: 22 g
Sodium: 360 mg