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Avocado Chicken Salad – Easy Creamy and Crunchy Healthy Meal

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A creamy, vibrant Avocado Chicken Salad loaded with diced avocado, juicy grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh cilantro. Tossed with a zesty lime-olive oil dressing, this salad is colorful, crunchy, and packed with flavor perfect for lunch, dinner, or a light meal.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Dressing:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 tsp cumin

Instructions

  1. Dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Prepare the avocado, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes by dicing and halving as appropriate.
  3. Chop the fresh cilantro roughly.
  4. In a large bowl, combine chicken, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro.
  5. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the salad and toss gently.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, and cumin to make the dressing.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy a fresh, flavorful, and crunchy salad.

Notes

  • Add toasted nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
  • Spice it up with chili flakes or diced jalapeños.
  • Swap cumin for smoked paprika or add a touch of honey in the dressing for variation.
  • Incorporate cooked quinoa or farro for a heartier meal.
  • Experiment with herbs like mint or basil for additional freshness.
  • Add crumbled feta or goat cheese for a creamy contrast.
  • Add diced mango or pineapple for a tropical twist.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg