Easy Chicken Avocado Salad
Description:
This Easy Chicken Avocado Salad is a light, protein-packed dish that’s perfect for a healthy lunch or quick dinner. Juicy chicken, creamy avocado, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing come together in just 20 minutes. It’s low-carb, gluten-free, and full of fresh flavor.
Ingredients (Serves 2-3):
For the Salad:
2 cooked chicken breasts (grilled or rotisserie), chopped or shredded
1 large ripe avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, sliced or chopped
2 cups romaine or mixed greens
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
For the Dressing:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (or lemon)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Prep the Chicken:
If using fresh chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper and grill or pan-fry until fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes per side), then let rest and chop.
Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience.
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and greens.
Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss to combine.
Garnish with chopped herbs if using.
Serve:
Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Time Required:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (if cooking chicken)
Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – approx. 1/3 of recipe):
Nutrient Amount
Calories ~350 kcal
Protein ~30g
Carbohydrates ~9g
Sugars ~3g
Fiber ~5g
Total Fat ~23g
Saturated Fat ~4g
Cholesterol ~70mg
Sodium ~300mg
Note: Values may vary depending on exact ingre
dients used.
Common Questions & Answers
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