Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
- 2 ripe avocados diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 cup romaine lettuce chopped (optional, for extra crunch)
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by cooking your chicken if it’s not already done. You can grill, bake, or boil it. Let it cool, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces. Dice the avocados, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and chop the cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocados.
- Serve immediately as is or over a bed of romaine lettuce for added crunch. This salad pairs well with toasted whole-grain bread or as a filling for wraps.
Notes
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
To prevent browning, sprinkle extra lime juice over the avocado before storing.