Description
A delicious and nutritious meal combining creamy avocados with protein-packed chicken, perfect for lunch or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup celery, finely diced
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare the avocados by cutting them in half, removing the pit, and mashing the flesh in a mixing bowl.
- Combine the diced chicken, red onion, celery, red bell pepper, and cilantro with the mashed avocado.
- Season the mixture with lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add Greek yogurt if desired.
- Mix gently to combine all ingredients without over-mixing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy the salad on its own, in wraps, or with whole grain crackers.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the best flavor.
- Leftover chicken works great for this recipe.
- Experiment with additional ingredients like jalapeños or corn.
- Always use fresh lime juice for better flavor.
- Chill the salad before serving for enhanced taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within a day.
- Prep Time: 15 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: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy, Avocado, Chicken, Salad, Nutritious, Meal Prep