Description
Creamy avocado chicken salad delivers a Mediterranean-inspired delight packed with fresh herbs and zesty lemon. Crisp greens and tender chicken mingle with smooth avocado, creating a light yet satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 medium cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
Main Produce:
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
- 1/2 cup corn (roasted, canned, or frozen)
- 1/4 cup red or green onion, minced
Dressing & Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cilantro, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lime or lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, delicately shred the tender chicken into bite-sized morsels.
- Dice the creamy avocado into uniform cubes, ensuring a smooth texture throughout the salad.
- Finely chop the crisp red onion and vibrant cilantro, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Gently fold in the sweet corn kernels, adding a delightful burst of color and freshness.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture, allowing the citrusy notes to brighten the overall flavor profile.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil to enhance the salad’s richness and provide a silky coating.
- Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate the taste and balance the ingredients.
- Using a light touch, carefully fold and toss the ingredients until they are harmoniously integrated.
- Chill for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Choose ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure for the creamiest texture in your salad.
- Swap mayonnaise for mashed avocado to create a healthier, dairy-free alternative that’s packed with good fats.
- Customize the protein by using leftover grilled, roasted, or rotisserie chicken for added depth of flavor.
- Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together and enhance the overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg