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avocado chicken salad

Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad

5 from 1 vote
A fast and healthy lunch option that ditches the mayo for creamy, ripe avocados. This protein-packed salad is bright with lime juice and cilantro, making it perfect for lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or just eating with a spoon. It comes together in under 10 minutes using rotisserie chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed Rotisserie works best
  • 2 large ripe avocados Pitted and peeled
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced Soak in water to reduce bite
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped Use parsley if preferred
  • ½ teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Freshly cracked

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Fork For mashing
  • 1 chef’s knife
  • 1 cutting board

Method
 

  1. Scoop the avocados into a large bowl and add the lime juice immediately.
  2. Mash the avocados with a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky.
    mashing avocado for chicken salad
  3. Add the chicken, red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
    adding ingredients to avocado mash
  4. Stir gently until the chicken is evenly coated with the avocado mixture.
  5. Taste and add more salt or lime juice if needed before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to minimize browning. Best eaten within 24 hours.

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