Description
A simple and delicious Avocado Chicken Salad recipe that combines shredded chicken, ripe avocado, and fresh vegetables for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Shred the leftover or rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mash the ripe avocado until smooth. Stir in the lime juice.
- Mix the mashed avocado with the shredded chicken until well blended. Add in the diced red onion and tomatoes.
- Fold in the Greek yogurt to make it creamy, or use more mashed avocado.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice based on personal preference.
- This salad can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Avocado Chicken Salad, healthy salad, easy recipe, rotisserie chicken