Description
A fresh and creamy Avocado Chicken Salad combining tender shredded chicken, ripe avocado, sweet corn, and zesty lime juice for a healthy and flavorful meal perfect for light lunches or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 medium cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken recommended)
Vegetables & Herbs
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
- 1/2 cup corn (roasted, canned, or frozen)
- 1/4 cup red or green onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced (or parsley or dill)
Dressings & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded or chopped cooked chicken, diced avocados, minced onion, corn, and minced cilantro. This creates the base of your salad with a balance of protein, creaminess, and crunch.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the lime or lemon juice and olive oil evenly over the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste to enhance all the natural flavors.
- Toss Gently: Carefully toss the salad ingredients together until everything is well combined but the avocado remains chunky for texture and creaminess.
Notes
- Additional ingredients to enhance this salad: chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumbers, cooked bacon bits, or black beans.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of chili flakes or sliced jalapeños.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.
- This salad pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or pita chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
