Avocado Chicken Salad
A delicious and healthy salad packed with protein from chicken and healthy fats from avocados, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large cooked chicken breasts (shredded or chopped)
- 2 large avocados peeled and pitted
- 1 cup corn (from 1 cooked cob) preferably freshly cooked
- 6 oz lean bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 1/4 cup chives (or green onion), chopped
- 2 Tbsp dill (chopped, or to taste)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (Optional, halved or quartered) for serving
Dressing
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed) adjust to taste
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt or to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Dice or shred the cooked chicken breasts and place them into a large mixing bowl.
- Peel and pit the avocados, slice into bite-sized pieces, and add to the mixing bowl.
- Add the cooked corn, chopped green onion, chopped bacon, and fresh dill to the mixing bowl.
Dressing
- In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir to mix well.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve with slices of hard-boiled egg if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within one day. For best results, add the avocados just before serving to prevent browning. Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor, and feel free to add more lemon juice for a zesty kick. Customize the salad with additional ingredients like diced tomatoes or bell peppers if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g
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