EASY, healthy curry chicken salad with avocado and vegetables for babies, kids, and adults! It's high in protein and perfect for a quick lunch at home and school lunchboxes.
Why you're going to love this chicken avocado salad!
It is SO easy to make. In 10 minutes or less, you can enjoy a healthy and delicious lunch with your little one(s). This will become your go-to on days when you don't feel like cooking.
It is also super versatile. You can add whatever vegetables you have on hand.
It is high in protein and fat, which will keep you and your child fuller for longer.
Easy Ways to Add Vegetables for Babies
Ingredients
Shredded chicken - I like to cook several breasts (can also use thigh meat) to enjoy throughout the week. This is such a great way to repurpose leftovers. I HIGHLY recommend trying this Chicken Quinoa Spinach Casserole!
How to cook chicken PERFECTLY for babies and toddlers
Avocado - There aren't many foods that I absolutely refuse to eat, but mayo is one of them. So of course, I find different ways to make chicken salad creamy, like using avocado! You should totally try this vegetable avocado muffin recipe too!
Vegetables - Feel free to use whatever you wish! I love adding finely grated carrots to baby's food for texture exposure.
Greek yogurt - Helps the avocado add creaminess to the salad as well as imparts a hint of tanginess. You can swap with a non-dairy alternative or leave out altogether, if you wish.
Step-by-Step Instructions
In a bowl, mash avocado and lime juice.
Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until well-incorporated. That's it!
Frequently Asked Questions
For 1-2 days. But do keep in mind that just like guacamole, it will turn brown after a few hours from oxidation when exposed to air. You can add more lime juice to help slow down the browning and cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the salad to keep the air out.
But even if it does turn brown, it's still fine to eat.
Enjoy in lettuce or flour wraps, a sandwich, or a quesadilla. Can also combine with cooked grains, like quinoa, oatmeal, lentils.
This will be absolutely delicious with cooked tofu, beans, or salmon if you eat fish.
You may find this post helpful - Best First Foods for Babies.
How to serve curry chicken salad to babies and kids
For Babies:
Start with 1-2 tablespoons of the salad. You can always offer more. Run your knife through the mixture, making sure the chicken is finely chopped. You can serve as is, preload onto a spoon, mix into grains like quinoa, oatmeal, lentils ,etc. or spread onto toast.
Pictured: I purposefully used leftover salad to show you what the color looks like after a day.
If interested in our favorite plate, bowl, and spoon, check out my BLW essentials!
For Kids:
If your child feels reluctant towards sandwiches, little changes can make a big difference. Try slicing into small pieces. My son absolutely loves his tea sandwiches. You can also use sandwich cutters to turn them into cute shapes.
If these don't work, try a deconstructed sandwich. Serve the chicken salad with bread or crackers.
Here's a Master List of Sandwich Ideas for Kids All in One Place!
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Curry Chicken Avocado Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup (100g) shredded chicken
- 1 medium avocado, mashed
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped cucumber
- 3 tablespoons finely grated carrots
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Taste and feel free to add more yogurt, lime juice, curry powder, or veggies to your liking!
Sheena says
This looks really simple - perfect for a busy day today!
I am thinking of spreading it on a wholewheat tortilla for my 14 months old. He hasn't really gotten the hang of eating rolled tortilla though. How do I serve it then? Or, how do I slice it in a way he may learn to the roll ups?
Also - how do you cook it with lentils?
Thank you!
Julie Wie Van Pelt says
Hi Min! How do you cook the chicken breasts? Thanks!
Min says
I normally roast several to enjoy throughout the week (425F for 25-30 minutes)
Kathrin says
Another instant favourite with the whole family! Tried this yesterday for lunch and the baby had some as is and some on toast and loved both! We did go very light on the curry powder but it still tasted delicious. So easy to whip up as well. Had leftovers for lunch today and still perfectly good.
Min says
woohoo!! Such a quick, easy, and delicious meal, right? Thanks for sharing!!