Description
A fresh and creamy Avocado Chicken Salad combining tender cooked chicken, ripe avocados, sweet corn, and zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal served on its own, in wraps, or over toast.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, diced avocados, corn kernels, finely chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until fully combined to create a zesty dressing.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the lime and olive oil dressing over the chicken and avocado mixture.
- Toss Gently: Carefully toss all ingredients together so the dressing coats everything evenly without mashing the avocado.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a fresh salad, in a wrap, or on whole-grain toast for a quick and nutritious meal.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mushiness in the salad.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste and dietary preferences.
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped celery or toasted nuts.
- May substitute lime juice with lemon juice for a different citrus flavor.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; best eaten fresh due to avocado browning.
