Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
– 1 ripe avocado, diced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
– 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating High-Protein Avocado Chicken Salad is manageable with these clear steps:
1. Cook the Chicken: If starting with raw chicken, grill or boil it until fully cooked. Allow it to cool and shred into bite-sized pieces.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: While the chicken is cooking, dice the avocado, cucumber, and chop the red onion and cherry tomatoes.
3. Combine Chicken and Veggies: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and chopped red onion.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
5. Mix it Up: Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently fold to combine all ingredients, being careful not to mash the avocado.
6. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice according to your preference.
7. Serve Immediately: Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 33g