Avocado Chicken Salad

This Avocado Chicken Salad is a delicious and nutritious option for a light meal. With tender chicken, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing, it's both satisfying and refreshing.

For the Salad:

•  2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (grilled, baked, or rotisserie chicken works well)
• 2 ripe avocados, diced
•  1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
•  2 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, or romaine)
• 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
•  1 tbsp fresh lime juice (to prevent avocado browning)
•  Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Dressing:

 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

 3 tbsp olive oil

 1 clove garlic, minced

 1 tsp honey or Dijon mustard (optional, for added flavor)

 Salt and pepper, to taste

 Preparation Steps:

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken :

If the chicken isn’t already cooked, season it with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices. Grill, bake, or poach until fully cooked. Let it cool slightly, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.

2️⃣ Prepare the Vegetables :

Dice the avocados and immediately toss them with 1 tbsp of lime juice to prevent browning.

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion.

If using fresh corn, blanch it in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then cool under cold water.

3️⃣ Make the Dressing :

In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, honey or Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.

4️⃣ Assemble the Salad :

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded chicken, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and corn kernels.

5️⃣ Dress the Salad :

Drizzle the lime dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.

6️⃣ Garnish and Serve :

Garnish the salad with additional herbs such as fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.

Serve immediately, either on its own or with a side of crusty bread or pita.

🍽️ Serving Size:

Serves 4

 Calorie Count per Serving:

Approximately 350-400 calories

 Notes:

Preparation Tips:

Customize the salad by adding other vegetables such as bell peppers, radishes, or black beans for extra flavor and texture.

For a creamier dressing, blend one of the avocados with the dressing ingredients.

Calorie Info:

This salad is rich in protein, healthy fats, and fiber, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Additional Tips:

This salad is perfect for meal prep. Keep the dressing separate until you're ready to eat to prevent the greens from getting soggy.

Serve this salad in a wrap or sandwich for a portable meal option.

Enjoy your fresh and flavorful Avocado Chicken Salad!