Description
Avocado chicken salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken, creamy avocado, and vibrant vegetables, all dressed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or family gatherings, this salad is not only easy to make but also visually stunning and adaptable to various dietary preferences. Each bite delivers a satisfying blend of flavors that will impress your guests while keeping things healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 ripe avocados, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Dice the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, and cubed avocados.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg