Description
Avocado Chicken Salad combines the creamy texture of ripe avocados with the savory taste of grilled chicken, accented by a medley of fresh veggies and a zesty lime dressing. This salad is a hearty, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Salad:
– 2 large cooked chicken breasts (approximately 450g), shredded or chopped
– 2 large avocados
– 1 cup corn kernels (from 1 cooked cob)
– 6 oz (170g) lean bacon, cooked and chopped
– 1/4 cup (15g) chives or green onions, chopped
– 2 tablespoons (6g) fresh dill, chopped (or to taste)
Lemon Dressing:
– 3 tablespoons (45ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
– 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
– 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
– 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, dice or shred the 2 large cooked chicken breasts.
2. Peel and pit the 2 large avocados, then slice them into bite-sized pieces. Add the avocado pieces to the mixing bowl.
3. Add 1 cup of cooked corn kernels, 1/4 cup of chopped chives or green onions, chopped bacon, and 2 tablespoons of fresh dill to the mixing bowl.
4. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to make the lemon dressing. Stir well to combine.
5. Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad in the mixing bowl and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
6. Serve the avocado chicken salad with slices of hard-boiled eggs, if desired.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use freshly cooked or grilled chicken.
- Avocado can brown quickly; lime juice helps, but it’s best served fresh.
- Customize with your favorite salad additions like black beans or bell peppers.
- Approximate Nutritional Information per Serving (1/6th of the recipe).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming pre-cooked chicken)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320-350
- Sugar: 1-2 grams
- Sodium: 600-700 milligrams
- Fat: 23-25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5-6 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10-12 grams
- Fiber: 5-6 grams
- Protein: 20-22 grams
- Cholesterol: 60-70 milligrams