Simple 4 Ingredient Healthy Chicken Salad without Mayo

This 4 ingredient healthy chicken salad is super simple to make and requires no mayonnaise! For our pesto avocado chicken salad you just need: chicken, pesto, avocado, and plain Greek yogurt. It’s a great lunch idea!

We love chicken salad, but we’re always on the lookout for something new! This healthy chicken salad with avocado and pesto is so yummy, and we love it on its own or on some bread! It’s also a part of our Mediterranean diet plan!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

We love a healthy chicken salad recipe, but sometimes you need to mix it up! This recipe packs a ton of flavor and is perfect to include in your meal prep because it can last 3-5 days in an airtight container!

You can also enjoy it in different ways — whether it’s in between two slices of bread, on the side of crunchy celery or in lettuce wraps for a low carb option!

Plus, it packs 19 grams of protein and only 4 net carbs!

4 Ingredient Healthy Chicken Salad with Pesto and Avocado

This easy and healthy chicken salad requires just 4 ingredients and is ready in minutes! It’s packed with protein, healthy fat, and most of all – flavor! 

Recipe Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
• 1 6 ounce jar of pesto
• 1 avocado
• 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, plain

We use fat free yogurt, and we prefer Fage, but any Greek yogurt will work. You could also add in red onion or fresh parsley if you wanted.

How to Make This Chicken Salad

Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Stir together and enjoy!

What’s the best way to eat this chicken salad without mayo?

Our favorite ways to eat this is with crackers or as a sandwich paired with Siete potato chips or fresh fruit! We also like it on toast, a croissant, on top of salad greens, or as a chicken salad wrap. 

Another great way to enjoy this delicious chicken salad is as a dip! It goes great with fresh cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers, or celery sticks!

How do you store this healthy chicken salad with avocado and pesto?

You can store this easy chicken salad recipe in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Can you used canned chicken for pesto chicken salad?

Yes, we usually use the large can of chicken if we can’t use freshly cooked chicken. The can is usually 12.5 to 15 ounces depending on the brand.

You could also use leftover rotisserie chicken or chicken thighs if you wanted.

What’s some of your favorite pesto brands or do you make your own?

Raos, Classico, Mezzetta, and Alessi Pesto are all great pre-made options. You could also make your own homemade pesto if you wanted.

How to Shred Your Chicken

You can shred your chicken however you’d like. We usually use either of these methods:

• Two Forks: Place your chicken on a cutting board and then use 2 forks to shred the meat.
• Hand mixer or KitchenAid: Place your cooked chicken in a large bowl and shred using a mixer on low speed. 

How long does it last in the refrigerator?

3-5 Days.

Would this recipe work with tuna fish?

Yes, this recipe works with tuna fish as well! We use a 12 to 15 ounces of solid white albacore tuna fish in water or olive oil. 

You may also like:

If you’re new to healthy eating, you may also like our healthier version of these classic recipes:

• Healthy Lunch Ideas
• Summer Pasta Salad with Strawberries
• Roasted Chickpea Salad

If you try our healthy chicken salad without mayo, will you let us know by leaving us a recipe rating and comment? We’d love to hear how you liked it!

Continue to Content

Yield: 5 Servings

4 Ingredient Healthy Chicken Salad with Pesto and Avocado

Print

This easy and healthy chicken salad requires just 4 ingredients and is ready in minutes! It's packed with protein, healthy fat, and most of all - flavor! 

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
• 1 6 ounce jar of pesto
• 1 avocado
• 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, plain

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Stir together and enjoy!

Notes

• You can also use canned chicken, rotisserie chicken, chicken thighs, or even canned tuna instead of the chicken breast if you prefer.
• We use fat free Greek Yogurt for our recipe. We prefer Fage, but any brand will work!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

5

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 306Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 254mgCarbohydrates: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 4gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 19g

Love this recipe?

Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram