Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
– 1 large ripe avocado, diced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
– 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
– ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
– Juice of 1 lime
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Optional: ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise for creaminess
Instructions
Creating your wonderful Avocado Chicken Salad is easy if you follow these simple steps:
1. Cook the Chicken: If you’re using raw chicken, season and cook it until fully cooked, approximately 15-20 minutes on medium heat. Shred or dice after cooling.
2. Prepare Vegetables: While the chicken cooks, dice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the red onion, and measure out the corn and cilantro.
3. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, corn, and cilantro.
4. Season: Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture, then gently fold everything together. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
5. Add Creaminess (Optional): If desired, add Greek yogurt or mayonnaise to the salad and mix thoroughly for added creaminess.
6. Taste and Adjust: Taste your salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper to your preference.
7. Chill (Optional): For better flavor, let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
8. Serve: Serve your refreshing Avocado Chicken Salad on a bed of greens, in a wrap, or on its own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g