Avocado Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Fresh and creamy salad featuring tender chicken, ripe avocado, zesty lime, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for a light meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables & Fruit

02 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 small cucumber, diced

→ Herbs & Seasonings

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Dressing

10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
11 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced avocados, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
02 - Add the chopped cilantro and parsley to the chicken and vegetable mixture.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.
05 - Serve immediately, or chill for up to 1 hour before serving for a colder, firmer texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to listen to three songs, and theres no stove involved.
  • The creaminess of avocado replaces mayo, so it feels indulgent without the heaviness.
  • You can eat it straight from the bowl, stuff it in lettuce wraps, or pile it on toast without changing a thing.
02 -
  • Avocados turn brown fast once cut, so either make this close to serving time or squeeze extra lime juice over the top to slow the oxidation.
  • If your avocados are too firm, the salad will feel incomplete, wait a day or two until they yield to gentle pressure.
  • Tossing too aggressively will turn your beautiful salad into a mushy mess, use a folding motion instead of stirring.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to dice avocado while its still in the skin, then scoop it out with a spoon to keep the pieces intact and your cutting board clean.
  • If you dont have fresh lime, lemon works in a pinch, but lime has a brightness that makes this salad taste more vibrant and less like a standard chicken salad.
  • Chill your mixing bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before assembling if youre serving it cold, it keeps everything crisp longer without needing to refrigerate the dressed salad.
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