Easy Chicken Avocado Salad

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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