Description
This Chicken Avocado Salad is a wholesome and refreshing dish, combining tender chicken, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables with a zesty dressing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, itβs as nutritious as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, avocado, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber.
- Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately as a main course or side dish.
Notes
- For added crunch, top with toasted nuts or seeds.
- You can use grilled, baked, or rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day, but add the avocado just before serving to avoid browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (if chicken is pre-cooked)
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g