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Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe That Will Wow You

Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe packed with nutritious avocados and protein-rich chicken for a tasty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast Shredded or diced; rotisserie works great.
  • 2 Ripe Avocados Choose firm but slightly yielding.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Diced.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Diced; peel for milder flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Diced; soak in water if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh is best.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
For the Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked preferred.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Cilantro or parsley recommended.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all ingredients and chop the cooked chicken, slice avocados, and dice tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
  2. Mash avocados with a fork, add lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, whisking to combine.
  3. In a large bowl, add chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion, then pour the avocado dressing over them and fold gently.
  4. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or herbs if desired.
  5. Serve immediately or store in meal containers for meal prep.
  6. Enjoy as is or on greens, in a sandwich, or as lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Fold gently to maintain avocado texture. Keeps well for meal prep.

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