Avocado Chicken Salad
This Avocado Chicken Salad is fresh, creamy, and packed with flavor! Juicy chicken, ripe avocado, and a zesty lime dressing come together for a quick and healthy meal. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, it’s ready in just 15 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 356kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 2 ripe avocados diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and avocado mixture. Gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve the avocado chicken salad on its own or over a bed of lettuce leaves for a light and refreshing meal.
Notes
- Use a rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Add the avocado just before serving to keep it from browning.
- Taste the dressing before tossing—adjust the lime and salt to suit your preference.
- Serve it as a salad, in wraps, or on toast for versatility.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg