Avocado and Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 avocado , mashed
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded chicken , (from about 16 ounces of skinless, boneless breast)
  • 3/4 cup celery . (about 2 ribs), chopped
  • 1/2 cup red grapes , halved
  • 1/3 cup pecans , chopped
  • 1/3 cup red onion , chopped (optional)
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries , (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix the  Greek yogurt with the avocado mash and add lemon juice to taste. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper and set aside.
  2. Serve the chicken salad as a sandwich, salad, or as the filling for an appetizer.
Makes 4 servings.

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