Description
This Avocado Chicken Salad is a creamy, refreshing, and satisfying dish made with tender shredded chicken, ripe avocado, sweet corn, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh herbs tossed in a zesty lime mayo dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- 1 cup canned corn (drained)
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, chopped parsley, diced hard-boiled eggs, and avocado chunks.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
- Gently toss everything to coat, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked or rotisserie chicken for best flavor and texture.
- For extra crunch, add chopped celery or red onion.
- To keep avocado from browning, add it right before serving or be generous with lime juice.
- Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: avocado chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, creamy chicken salad, no cook salad, summer salad