Avocado Chicken Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Fresh and creamy combination of tender chicken, ripe avocado, crisp vegetables, and zesty lime dressing. Light and nutritious.

# 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 Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, diced avocados, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
02 - Incorporate chopped cilantro and parsley into the bowl with the combined ingredients.
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 pieces.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for a chilled presentation with firmer texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to brew coffee, and you probably already have most of what you need.
  • The creamy avocado does all the work of a mayo-based dressing without any of the heaviness.
  • It tastes just as good straight from the bowl as it does tucked into lettuce wraps or piled on toast.
02 -
  • If your avocados are too firm, they will taste waxy and won't absorb the dressing, so wait a day or ripen them in a paper bag with a banana.
  • Tossing too vigorously will turn your beautiful salad into guacamole with chicken in it, so use a folding motion instead of stirring.
03 -
  • Use a rotisserie chicken from the store and the whole thing comes together in the time it takes to chop vegetables, no stove required.
  • If you're serving this to guests, set out extra lime wedges and a small dish of flaky sea salt so everyone can adjust their plate to taste.
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