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Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

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This Avocado Chicken Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and healthy dish featuring diced cooked chicken breast, ripe avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro, all tossed in a zesty lime and cumin dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, it combines creamy textures with bright, tangy flavors for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 tsp cumin

Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients: Make sure you have all your ingredients ready: cooked chicken breast, ripe avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, fresh cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Dice the chicken: Chop your cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces to ensure easy mixing and a flavorful bite in every forkful.
  3. Prep the veggies: Dice the avocados and cucumber, and halve the cherry tomatoes, keeping everything fresh and colorful for an appealing salad.
  4. Chop the cilantro: Roughly chop the fresh cilantro to add a burst of fresh herbaceous flavor that ties the salad together.
  5. Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper and gently toss so the ingredients meld together without mashing the avocado.
  6. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and cumin until fully combined, creating a bright and zesty dressing.
  7. Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to evenly coat all the ingredients, making sure every bite is flavorful.
  8. Serve it up: Scoop the salad into your favorite bowls and enjoy immediately for a fresh, nutritious meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or anytime.

Notes

  • Use freshly cooked chicken breast for the best flavor and texture; leftovers work perfectly.
  • Ripe avocados ensure creaminess; avoid overly mushy or underripe ones for texture balance.
  • Adjust salt and lime juice according to taste preferences.
  • This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
  • For extra crunch, consider adding some toasted nuts, like almonds or pine nuts.

Keywords: avocado chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, gluten free salad, lime dressing salad, easy chicken salad recipe

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