Fresh Avocado Chicken Salad (Printable)

A fresh and creamy salad featuring tender chicken, ripe avocado, zesty lime, and fragrant herbs. Ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes and tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen.
  • The avocado makes it creamy without any dairy, so it feels light even though it's satisfying.
  • You can eat it on its own, in lettuce wraps, or piled on toast depending on your mood.
02 -
  • Don't skip the lime juice, it keeps the avocado from browning and ties all the flavors together.
  • If your avocados are too firm, they won't blend into the salad properly and the texture will feel disconnected.
  • Toss gently or you'll end up with creamy mush instead of distinct, satisfying bites.
03 -
  • If you want a little heat, add finely diced jalapeño or a pinch of chili flakes to the dressing.
  • Swap cilantro for fresh dill or basil if you're not a cilantro fan, the salad will taste different but still delicious.
  • Use rotisserie chicken and you'll have this on the table in under 10 minutes.
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