Description
Elevate your meal with this Avocado Chicken Salad, a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken, creamy avocados, and fresh vegetables. Bursting with flavor and textures, this salad is perfect for summer picnics or brunch gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it promises to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken: In a pot of boiling water, cook chicken breasts for about 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and allow to cool.
- 2. Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. Create the Dressing: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth.
- 4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix shredded chicken, diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- 5. Add Dressing & Serve: Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss carefully until well coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Feel free to substitute chicken with canned tuna or chickpeas for added variety. - Adding nuts or seeds can enhance texture and nutritional value. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.