A nutritious and delicious chicken salad with creamy avocados and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
2largeripe avocados
2cupscooked chicken breast diced(about 2 medium breasts)
Vegetables
½ to 1cupcherry or grape tomatoes halved
¼cupred onion finely diced
¼cupcelery finely diced
¼cupred bell pepper diced
2tablespoonsfresh cilantro chopped
2tablespoonslime juice
¼teaspoongarlic powder
Seasonings
to tasteSalt and black pepper
¼cupGreek yogurt(for extra creaminess)
Instructions
If starting with raw chicken, season it with salt and pepper, then grill or bake until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C). Let cool and dice into small cubes.
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Mash until smooth or slightly chunky.
Add the diced chicken, tomatoes, red onion, celery, and red bell pepper to the bowl. Mix in cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
If desired, fold in Greek yogurt for creaminess. Gently combine all ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
For best flavor, let the salad chill before serving.