Fresh Avocado Chicken Salad (Print Version)

A fresh, creamy combination of tender chicken, ripe avocado, and vibrant herbs with zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a light, healthy meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, diced avocados, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
02 - Fold in chopped cilantro and parsley into the chicken mixture.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour dressing over salad and gently toss to combine, taking care not to crush the avocado pieces.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour for a chilled, firmer texture.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in less time than it takes to order takeout, and tastes infinitely better.
  • The creamy avocado acts as both ingredient and dressing, coating everything in soft richness without feeling heavy.
  • You can eat it straight from the bowl, wrap it in lettuce, or pile it onto toast depending on your hunger level.
02 -
  • Toss gently or you'll end up with guacamole chicken salad, which isn't bad but isn't what we're going for here.
  • Always dress this salad right before serving, lime juice keeps the avocado green but sitting too long makes everything soggy.
  • If your avocados aren't quite ripe, leave them on the counter in a paper bag overnight with a banana to speed things up.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to dice avocado while it's still in the skin, then scoop it out with a spoon for perfect cubes every time.
  • If you're using store-bought rotisserie chicken, pull the meat while it's still slightly warm, it shreds more easily and tastes better than cold chicken.
  • Taste the salad after tossing and adjust with more lime, salt, or pepper, every batch of vegetables tastes a little different and sometimes needs a nudge.
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