Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad
Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that perfectly balances creamy avocados, tender chicken, and crisp vegetables. This vibrant salad is packed with healthy fats and lean protein, making it ideal for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re prepping for the week or bringing a delicious side to a gathering, this salad promises to satisfy your cravings while keeping your health goals in check.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by grilling or poaching until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 6 minutes per side if grilling). Allow it to cool before cubing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, mash the avocados until creamy but chunky. Stir in lemon juice and olive oil.
- Add the cubed chicken to the veggie mixture and fold in the avocado dressing until well combined.
- Optional: Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg