Avocado Chicken Salad
This avocado chicken salad is made with tender chicken, creamy avocado, red onion, fresh cilantro, and a simple lime dressing. It's a healthy no-mayo chicken salad that comes together in minutes for a quick lunch, light dinner, or easy meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and chopped
- 1 ripe mango diced
- 1 ripe avocado ciced
- 200 g cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 150 g sweet corn
For Dressing
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 60 ml fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add 2 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped, 1 diced mango, 1 diced avocado, 1½ cups (200 g) cherry tomatoes, quartered, 1 red onion, thinly sliced, and 1 cup (150 g) sweet corn kernels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, ¼ cup (60 ml) lime juice, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor, or chill for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use Ripe but Firm Avocado: I like using an avocado that is ripe but still slightly firm, so it holds its shape when tossed with the other ingredients.
Cool the Chicken First: I find the salad stays fresher and the avocado keeps its texture better when the chicken has cooled completely before mixing.
Slice the Onion Thinly: Thin slices blend into the salad more evenly and keep the onion from overpowering the other ingredients.
Toss Gently: I use a large spoon and fold everything together carefully to keep the avocado pieces intact.
Best Enjoyed Fresh: This salad is at its best on the day it is made, while the avocado is still bright and creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 664mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 989IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
