This avocado chicken salad is herbaceous, bright and creamy.

The blend of cilantro, dill and chives pairs nicely with fresh avocado.

Enjoy this easy chicken salad over lettuce, on crackers or in a wrap.

avocado chicken salad and crackers

Photo: Caitlin Bensel

Add mayonnaise and yogurt; process until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.

Dice the remaining avocado and place in a medium bowl.

Add chicken and the dressing; stir gently until combined and evenly coated.

Ingredients for Avocado Chicken Salad

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Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.

Garnish with additional chives and lemon zest, if desired.

None of the ingredients in this salad contain gluten, so yes, it is gluten-free.

Avocado Chicken Salad in a food processor

Caitlin Bensel

you might also make the entire salad the night before.

The chicken salad also goes well with grilledwedge saladsandCaesar salad.

Set out afruit salador a bowl of chilled red and green grapes for a refreshing addition.

Some fresh herb substitutions include basil, chervil, fennel, rosemary, tarragon and thyme.

Everyone has their tried-and-true favorite way to speed up theripeningof an avocado.

Here are some options you’ve got the option to try: 1.

Submerge the avocado in a bowl of flour or rice overnight.

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