Zesty Chicken Avocado Salad Sandwiches

A refreshing and tangy chicken avocado salad sandwich that combines tender chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty flavors, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

NewPublished Feb 21, 2026
Prep Time15 min
Cook TimeNot set
Total15 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Zesty Chicken Avocado Salad Sandwiches served on a plate.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (2) cooked chicken breasts, shredded
  • (1) ripe avocado
  • (1/4 cups) plain Greek yogurt
  • (1/4 cups) mayonnaise
  • (1 tbsp) lemon juice
  • (1 tbsp) Dijon mustard
  • (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
  • (1/2 tsp) onion powder
  • (1/4 tsp) paprika
  • (1/4 tsp) salt
  • (1/4 tsp) black pepper
  • (8 slices) of whole grain bread
  • (1 cup) mixed greens
  • (1) tomato, sliced
  • (1/4 cups) red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, combine the (2) shredded chicken breasts and (1) ripe avocado. Mash the avocado with a fork until combined with the chicken.

  2. 2

    Add (1/4 cup) plain Greek yogurt, (1/4 cup) mayonnaise, (1 tbsp) lemon juice, and (1 tbsp) Dijon mustard to the chicken and avocado mixture. Stir until well combined.

  3. 3

    Season the mixture with (1/2 tsp) garlic powder, (1/2 tsp) onion powder, (1/4 tsp) paprika, (1/4 tsp) salt, and (1/4 tsp) black pepper. Mix until the spices are evenly distributed.

  4. 4

    Toast the (8) slices of whole grain bread if desired for extra crunch.

  5. 5

    Spread a generous portion of the chicken avocado salad onto (4) slices of bread. Top with a handful of mixed greens, a few slices of (1) tomato, and some (1/4 cup) thinly sliced red onion.

  6. 6

    Top with the remaining (4) slices of bread to create sandwiches. Cut in half and serve immediately.

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