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Avocado Chicken Salad

A fresh and creamy avocado chicken salad made with tender chicken, ripe avocado, tomatoes, red onion and a simple lime dressing. Perfect for an easy protein-packed lunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast chopped or shredded
  • 2 medium ripe avocados diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cut or shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Dice the avocados, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and chop the fresh cilantro.
  3. Add the avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl with the chicken.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Pour the lime dressing over the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Gently toss the ingredients until evenly combined, being careful not to completely mash the avocado.
  7. Taste and adjust the lime juice, salt, or black pepper if needed.
  8. Serve immediately on its own, in lettuce cups, in a tortilla wrap, or over fresh greens.