High Protein Chicken & Avocado Salad

If you’re looking for a healthy, high-protein lunch that’s filling, fresh and easy to prepare, this chicken and avocado salad is a perfect choice.

Packed with lean grilled chicken, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber and fresh vegetables, this salad delivers a balanced combination of protein, healthy fats and fibre. The addition of a light yoghurt dressing keeps the meal satisfying without being heavy, making it ideal for anyone working toward sustainable weight loss or improved nutrition.

This recipe is quick to prepare and works beautifully as a simple lunch, post-workout meal or light dinner.

Why This Salad Is Great for Weight Loss

Meals that combine lean protein, healthy fats and fibre can help keep you fuller for longer and reduce unnecessary snacking throughout the day.

This recipe works particularly well because it includes:

Lean protein from chicken
Protein supports muscle maintenance and helps increase feelings of fullness.

Healthy fats from avocado
Avocado provides healthy monounsaturated fats that support satiety and flavour.

Fibre from fresh vegetables
Cucumber, tomato and onion add volume and nutrients without excess calories.

A lighter dressing
Using yoghurt instead of heavy dressings keeps the meal balanced while still creamy and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 150g BBQ chicken (no skin or stuffing)

• 50g cucumber, chopped

• 50g cherry tomatoes, halved

• 20g red onion, thinly sliced

• 40g olives

• 30g feta cheese

• 30g plain low-fat Greek yoghurt

• 5ml lemon juice

• 1g fresh dill

• Pinch garlic powder

• Italian herb mix (optional)

How to Make High Protein Chicken & Avocado Salad

1. Prepare the vegetables
Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.

2. Make the dressing
In a small bowl combine the Greek yoghurt, lemon juice, fresh dill and garlic powder. Stir until smooth.

3. Assemble the salad
In a bowl add the chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, olives and onion.

4. Add the toppings
Sprinkle over the feta cheese and drizzle with the yoghurt dressing.

5. Serve and enjoy
Toss gently and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 464 kcal

• Protein: 53.3 g

• Fat: 21.17 g

• Carbohydrates: 14.43 g

• Fibre: 7.33 g

This balanced macro profile makes it an excellent option for high-protein meal plans.

Tips for the Best Chicken Salad

Use leftover chicken
Rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken works perfectly and makes this recipe even quicker.

Add extra greens
Serve the salad on a bed of spinach, rocket or mixed leaves for extra nutrients.

Adjust the flavour
Fresh herbs such as parsley or basil can easily replace dill if preferred.

Perfect for Healthy Meal Prep

This salad can also work well for quick meal prep lunches. Simply prepare the ingredients ahead of time and store the dressing separately until ready to eat to keep everything fresh.

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