Description
A bright and creamy avocado chicken salad that’s quick to prepare, perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the shredded chicken to the large bowl.
- Add the diced avocado, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze the lime juice evenly over the bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss the salad to mix the ingredients without mashing the avocado.
- Taste and add more lime or salt if you want more brightness.
- Chill for 10 minutes if you like it cold, or serve right away at room temperature.
Notes
Use ripe avocado for the best texture and flavor. Adjust lime and salt gradually to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: avocado, chicken salad, quick meal, healthy salad, easy recipes, light lunch