Avocado Chicken Salad
Indulge in a nutritious and delicious Avocado Chicken Salad that combines the creamy goodness of avocados with tender, seasoned chicken. This healthy salad is a vibrant and satisfying meal, perfect for a quick and flavorful lunch
Prep time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Cook time:
20 mins
Difficulty:
Easy
Total time:
35 mins
What you'll need
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded or grilled)
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Mixed greens or lettuce for serving
Directions
STEP 1
If not using pre-cooked chicken, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill or cook in a skillet until fully cooked. Allow them to cool before shredding
STEP 2
In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and cilantro
STEP 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients
STEP 4
Gently toss the salad until well combined
STEP 5
Season with additional salt and pepper
STEP 6
Serve the avocado chicken salad over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce if desired
Nutrition facts (per serving)
Calories:
320
Protein:
25g
Fat:
20g
Carbs:
15g
Fiber:
7g
Sugar:
2g
Sodium:
200mg