Description
A delicious and healthy avocado chicken salad that is quick to prepare and packed with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh is best!)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Shred or chop cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice avocados into creamy chunks.
- Combine chicken, avocados, corn, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour dressing over salad and gently mix to combine without smashing the avocados.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
For best freshness, add avocados just before serving and drizzle extra lime juice to prevent browning. Add chili flakes or diced jalapeño for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg