Fresh Avocado Chicken Salad (Printer View)

A fresh, creamy salad combining tender chicken, ripe avocado, cherry tomatoes, and zesty lime dressing with fragrant herbs.

# 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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
  • The creamy avocado replaces mayo, so it feels indulgent but clean at the same time.
  • You can eat it straight from the bowl, stuff it in lettuce wraps, or pile it on toast.
02 -
  • Don't mash the avocado when you toss, treat it like you're folding in berries into batter.
  • If you're making this ahead, wait to add the avocado and dressing until just before serving so it doesn't brown or get watery.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken or meal prep chicken from the weekend to make this come together in under ten minutes.
  • For a spicy kick, toss in diced jalapeño or a pinch of chili flakes, it wakes up the whole dish.
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