Description
A delightful medley of creamy avocados, tender chicken, and zesty herbs, this Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad is perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a refreshing summer picnic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Shred the chicken: If you haven’t prepped your chicken yet, now’s the time! Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- Prep the avocados: Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the green goodness into a bowl. Mash with a fork to achieve a creamy texture with some chunks.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add shredded chicken, mashed avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
- Add the fresh herbs: Toss in the chopped cilantro and squeeze lime juice over the mixture.
- Season it right: Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle olive oil (optional): If you choose to, drizzle in the olive oil at this stage and toss gently again.
- Let it rest (optional but recommended): Allow the salad to sit for about 10-15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
Notes
This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To minimize oxidation, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before sealing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salad, avocado, chicken, healthy, quick meal