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Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

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This Avocado Chicken Salad recipe is a quick, vibrant, and healthy dish featuring tender cooked chicken breast mixed with creamy avocado, fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic cilantro. Tossed in a zesty lime and cumin dressing, it’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner that’s full of flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 tsp cumin

Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients: Make sure you have all your goodies ready: 2 cups of cooked chicken breast, 2 ripe avocados, 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Dice the chicken: Chop your cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. This will make it easy to mix into the salad and ensure every bite is packed with flavor.
  3. Prep the veggies: Dice the avocados and cucumber, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Keep everything colorful and vibrant for that perfect salad aesthetic!
  4. Chop the cilantro: Give your fresh cilantro a rough chop. This will add a burst of freshness that ties all the flavors together.
  5. Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then gently toss everything together. Remember, we’re keeping it chill—no need to be rough!
  6. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and cumin until well combined. This dressing is going to bring everything to life!
  7. Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over your salad mix and toss gently to coat all the ingredients. You want every bite to be bursting with flavor!
  8. Serve it up: Grab your favorite bowls, scoop in the salad, and enjoy! This dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or anytime you want to treat yourself to something delicious.

Notes

  • Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture and flavor.
  • You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken if short on prep time.
  • Adjust salt and lime juice to taste depending on preference.
  • Great served chilled or at room temperature.
  • Perfect for meal prep as leftovers keep well for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

Keywords: avocado chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, quick avocado salad, lime dressing, easy lunch recipe

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