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Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

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A vibrant and refreshing Avocado Chicken Salad combining tender cooked chicken, creamy ripe avocados, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty lime-cumin olive oil dressing. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, this salad is a colorful, healthy meal ideal for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 tsp cumin

Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients: Make sure you have all your goodies ready: 2 cups of cooked chicken breast, 2 ripe avocados, 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Dice the chicken: Chop your cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces to ensure every bite is full of flavor and easy to mix into the salad.
  3. Prep the veggies: Dice the avocados and cucumber, and halve the cherry tomatoes, keeping everything colorful and vibrant for the perfect salad presentation.
  4. Chop the cilantro: Roughly chop the fresh cilantro to add a bright and fresh flavor that ties the dish together.
  5. Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro. Add the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then gently toss to mix all the ingredients without mashing the avocados.
  6. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and cumin until they are well combined, creating a flavorful and zesty dressing.
  7. Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly, ensuring each bite is bursting with flavor.
  8. Serve it up: Scoop the salad into bowls and enjoy this bright, nutritious dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or a healthy snack anytime.

Notes

  • Use freshly cooked chicken breast for best flavor and texture.
  • Handle the avocado gently to avoid mashing it too much during mixing.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
  • For an extra kick, add a pinch of chili flakes to the dressing.
  • This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

Keywords: avocado chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, lime cumin dressing, easy no-cook salad, summer salad recipe

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