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Bowl of healthy avocado chicken salad with fresh ingredients and vibrant colors

Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad

A creamy and colorful salad made with ripe avocados and shredded chicken, perfect for picnics, lunches, or light dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Light Meal, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces ripe avocados Use ripe but firm avocados so they mash smoothly without becoming watery.
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Rotisserie chicken, leftover roasted chicken, poached chicken breasts, or shredded turkey all work well.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • ½ cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped If you’re not a cilantro fan, fresh parsley, basil, or dill will work beautifully.
  • 1 piece lime, juiced Add lime juice early to prevent browning.
  • to taste salt and pepper Start with a light hand; taste and adjust accordingly.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mash the avocados until creamy with a fork or potato masher, leaving a few small chunks for texture.
  2. Add the shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro. Gently fold to combine.
  3. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
  4. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later use, pressing plastic wrap directly onto the avocado surface to minimize browning.

Notes

For meal prep, portion into 1-cup containers. If using boiled or roasted chicken, cook it to 165°F internal temperature. Mixing in a teaspoon of olive oil can add sheen and flavor.