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Avocado Chicken Salad

When it comes to quick, nutritious, and crowd-pleasing meals, this Avocado Chicken Salad is a winner. Combining creamy avocado, tender chicken, and fresh veggies, it’s a perfect option for lunch, dinner, or even meal prep. With its vibrant colors and wholesome ingredients, this salad is as satisfying as it is delicious.
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • For the Salad:
  • 2 cups mixed greens baby spinach, arugula, or lettuce 🥬
  • 1 ripe avocado sliced 🥑
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast grilled or shredded 🍗
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved 🍅
  • 1 small cucumber thinly sliced 🥒
  • 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped 🧅
  • For the Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 🍋
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional 🍯
  • Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂

Instructions
 

  • 1️⃣ Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
  • Wash and dry mixed greens. Slice the avocado, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red onion and shred or dice the cooked chicken.
  • 2️⃣ Make the Dressing:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • 3️⃣ Assemble the Salad:
  • In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens. Top with chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  • 4️⃣ Add the Dressing:
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Gently toss to combine without breaking the avocado slices.
  • 5️⃣ Serve and Enjoy:
  • Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately!
Keyword Avocado Chicken Salad
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