Description
This Avocado Chicken Salad is a creamy keto delight that combines chicken, avocados, and vibrant veggies for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
- 2 medium Ripe Avocados
- 1 small Red Onion
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- to taste Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. Dice the ripe avocados, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and roughly chop the fresh cilantro. Set aside your prepped ingredients.
- If your cooked chicken is not pre-shredded, shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced avocado, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and cilantro. Use a spatula to gently mix the ingredients together.
- Drizzle freshly squeezed lime juice over the mixture, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Taste your salad and make any necessary adjustments to the seasoning. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Can use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for added moisture and flavor.
- Choose avocados that yield slightly to pressure for the best texture.
- Can be replaced with green onions for a milder flavor.
- Halve tomatoes for better distribution throughout the salad.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice is recommended for the best results.
- Adjust salt and pepper to enhance overall flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Avocado Chicken Salad, Keto Salad, Healthy Salad