Fresh Avocado Chicken Salad (Printable)

Fresh and creamy salad with tender chicken, ripe avocado, zesty lime, and fragrant herbs. Gluten-free and low-carb.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables & Fruit

02 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 small cucumber, diced

→ Herbs & Seasonings

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Dressing

10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
11 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, diced avocados, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
02 - Fold in chopped cilantro and parsley until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour dressing over salad and gently toss to combine, taking care not to crush avocado pieces.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal texture, or chill for up to 1 hour for a firmer consistency.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to listen to three songs, no cooking required if you use rotisserie chicken.
  • The creamy avocado acts as both ingredient and dressing, coating everything in richness without feeling heavy.
  • Every bite tastes clean and bright, like something youd pay too much for at a cafe.
  • It holds up beautifully in the fridge for a quick grab and go lunch the next day.
02 -
  • If your avocados are underripe, this salad will taste sad and chunky instead of creamy, wait an extra day or two.
  • Tossing too vigorously will turn your beautiful salad into green mush, treat it like youre folding whipped cream.
  • Lime juice is not optional, it brightens everything and keeps the avocado from oxidizing into an unappetizing gray.
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl in the fridge for ten minutes before assembling if youre serving this on a hot day, it keeps everything crisp.
  • Use kitchen shears to snip herbs directly into the bowl, its faster than chopping and creates irregular pieces that catch the dressing.
  • If youre making this ahead, wait to add the avocado and dressing until just before serving so everything stays vibrant and intact.
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