Description
This Avocado Chicken Salad recipe is a healthy and refreshing dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Combining tender chicken, ripe avocados, and crunchy vegetables, this meal is packed with nutrients and flavor. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, it’s a versatile option that can be enjoyed as a salad, wrap, or on toast. Packed with good-for-you ingredients, it’s a quick, nutritious, and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced avocados, corn kernels, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and avocado mixture.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately as a salad, in a wrap, or on whole-grain toast.
Notes
For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or chili powder to the mixture.
You can swap the corn for other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumber.
To keep the avocado fresh when preparing in advance, store the dressing separately and mix before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (using pre-cooked chicken)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: Approximately 250 kcal per serving
