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healthy avocado chicken salad is a nutritious choice Recipe

healthy avocado chicken salad is a nutritious choice Recipe
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This healthy avocado chicken salad combines creamy ripe avocados with tender diced chicken breast, colorful vegetables, and a punch of lime and cilantro. It’s a satisfying, gluten-free meal perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or potluck offering. Packed with protein and healthy fats, this salad is both hearty and nutritious, coming together in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Produce

  • 2 large ripe avocados
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Chicken

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced

Seasonings

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Avocados: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocado to your desired consistency, leaving it slightly chunky for texture if you prefer.
  2. Add Chicken and Vegetables: To the mashed avocado, add the diced chicken breast, red onion, celery, red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro. Gently fold everything together to distribute the ingredients evenly.
  3. Season the Salad: Drizzle the lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle in the garlic powder, along with salt and black pepper to taste. If you’d like the salad extra creamy, add the Greek yogurt at this stage.
  4. Mix and Taste: Carefully mix all the ingredients until just combined, avoiding over-mixing so the salad maintains a nice texture. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or pepper as necessary.
  5. Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy the salad on its own, wrapped in lettuce, in a sandwich, or with whole grain crackers.

Notes

  • Use ripe avocados for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
  • This recipe is great for using up leftover cooked chicken.
  • Feel free to customize by adding ingredients like diced jalapeños or corn for extra flavor.
  • Always use freshly squeezed lime juice for brightness.
  • Chill the salad before serving to enhance its flavors.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 24 hours for best freshness.

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