Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe 🥑
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or chopped cooked chicken, diced avocados, finely chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and corn kernels.
2. Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Combine and Toss:
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are well coated with the dressing. Be careful not to mash the avocados too much.
4. Adjust Seasoning:
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
5. Serve:
- Serve the avocado chicken salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serving Suggestions:
- Enjoy the avocado chicken salad on its own as a light meal.
- Serve it in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
- Serve it on top of mixed greens for a hearty salad.
Enjoy your refreshing and nutritious avocado chicken salad! 🥗🥑🍗