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