Avocados and chicken compliment each other very well and make for a delicious salad. The creaminess of ripe avocados and the tenderness and juiciness of the chicken perfectly blend well with each other. The avocado chicken salad makes for a tasty lunch option. You can either mash the avocados or cut them in chunks – either way, it makes for an appetizing addition to the wholesome salad, which can also work wonders as a sandwich filling. So what are you waiting for? Let us take a look at how to make delicious avocado chicken salad.
How to make Avocado Chicken Salad?
This is a fairly simple recipe. Usually, mashed avocados work as a healthier substitute for mayonnaise for binding the ingredients in the salad. However, you can also cut them in chunks and add them along with the roasted chicken in the salad. In this recipe, we will go by the latter. Furthermore, you can add tomatoes and arugula leaves to the salad and a seasoning of salt, pepper, and lime juice. The salad can also be made with the permutation and combination of other vegetables such as cucumbers, olives, corn, and bell peppers. It is best to always be open to experimenting with the ingredients as that can bring about an interesting outcome. So without any further ado, let us get started.
Avocado Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 2 avocados (cut in thin slices)
- 2 chicken breast skinless, boneless
- 1 cup arugula leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
For dressing
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp cilantro leaves fresh, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp jalapeno minced
- 2 tsp honey
- salt
- pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- To make avocado chicken salad, take a large bowl and mix together cubed avocado pieces, chicken, arugula leaves, cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions.
- Meanwhile, whisk to combine the dressing ingredients, which are lime juice, finely chopped cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, minced jalapeno, and honey. Season it with salt and pepper as per your preference.
- Once done, combine the salad and the dressing ingredients. Gently toss it until it is consistently mixed. Voila! your delicious avocado chicken salad is ready to be eaten!
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