Description
This Avocado Chicken Salad is a fresh, flavorful, and nutrient-packed dish combining tender cooked chicken with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty lime dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a satisfying side, it’s easy to prepare and offers a healthy balance of protein, healthy fats, and vibrant veggies.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: If using raw chicken, cook it by boiling or grilling until fully cooked. Let cool and then shred or dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the Vegetables: Dice the ripe avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and dice the cucumber for fresh texture and flavor.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and chopped cilantro to start building the salad base.
- Add Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined, then pour this dressing over the salad mixture to add zest and moisture.
- Toss Gently: Carefully toss the salad to mix all ingredients evenly while avoiding mashing the avocado, ensuring a creamy texture throughout.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Chill (Optional): For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for about 15 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to meld together.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken leftover from another meal or store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Ensure the avocado is ripe to get a creamy texture that blends well with the salad.
- This salad can be served over greens or wrapped in a tortilla for a satisfying meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours but are best fresh to avoid avocado browning.
- Adjust lime juice and salt according to taste preferences and freshness of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (if cooking chicken fresh)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
