Fresh Avocado Chicken Salad (Printable)

Fresh and creamy salad with tender chicken, ripe avocado, lime, and fragrant herbs. Ready in 30 minutes.

# 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

# Directions:

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

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than deciding what to order for lunch.
  • The creamy avocado acts as both ingredient and dressing, so theres no mayo weighing things down.
  • You can eat it straight from the bowl, wrap it in lettuce, or pile it on toast without changing a thing.
02 -
  • Avocados turn brown quickly once cut, so add a little extra lime juice if you plan to store this for even a short while.
  • Overmixing will turn your salad into guacamole with chicken in it, which isnt terrible but also isnt what youre going for.
  • If your avocado isnt ripe, the whole dish falls flat, so wait an extra day if you have to.
03 -
  • Use a rotisserie chicken and this becomes a no cook meal that still feels thoughtfully made.
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad, some limes are sweeter or more tart than others and you might want to adjust.
  • If you are serving this to a crowd, set out the components separately and let people build their own bowls so the avocado stays pristine.
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