Description
A vibrant and creamy avocado chicken salad that combines tender chicken, fresh avocado, juicy tomatoes, and a squeeze of lime for a refreshing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Dice the cooked chicken into bite-size pieces. Chop the red onion and cilantro. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Cut and dice the avocado last to keep it from browning.
- Place the chicken, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro in a large bowl. Squeeze the lime juice evenly over the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- No cooking is required for this version. If you prefer warm chicken, gently warm the cooked chicken in a pan over low heat for 2–3 minutes before adding to the bowl. Allow warm chicken to cool slightly so it doesn’t over-soften the avocado.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined, taking care not to mash the avocado. Taste and adjust lime, salt, or pepper. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24–48 hours. Press plastic wrap directly onto the salad surface to slow browning.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 60mg