Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken meets creamy avocado and crisp vegetables in a zesty lime dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 10.5 oz total)
→ Vegetables & Fruits
02 - 2 ripe avocados diced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
04 - 1 small cucumber diced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
→ Dressing
07 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
08 - Juice of 1 lime
09 - 1 garlic clove minced
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How-To:
01 - Season chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper. Grill, poach, or pan-sear until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F), about 6-8 minutes per side. Let rest 5 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
02 - In a large bowl, combine diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
03 - Add cooled diced chicken to the bowl with vegetables.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
05 - Pour dressing over salad ingredients and gently toss until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The creamy avocado against tangy lime dressing hits every craving
- Comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes restaurant fancy
02 -
- Don't skip resting the chicken or it'll be dry instead of juicy
- The dressing tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes so flavors meld
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients absorb dressing better than cold ones
- A squeeze of extra lime right before serving brightens everything up