Description
A fresh, creamy, and protein-packed salad made with tender chicken, ripe avocados, zesty lime, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 2 medium ripe avocados, mashed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the avocados in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Stir in the lime juice immediately to brighten the flavor and prevent browning.
- Gently fold in the diced chicken until evenly coated.
- Add the red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro, mixing gently to distribute.
- Season with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper, then stir to combine.
- If using Greek yogurt, fold it in to add extra creaminess.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or lime juice as needed before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados for the best creamy texture.
- Chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Store with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to reduce browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: guacamole chicken salad, avocado chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, no cook salad, gluten free salad