Creamy Lime Chicken and Avocado Salad
A refreshing and healthy chicken salad made naturally creamy with avocado and brightened with lime juice. This mayo-free salad is quick to assemble and perfect for a light, low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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Main Salad Components:
- 1 large cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped (about 1.5 cups))
- 1 large ripe avocado (pitted and diced)
- 3 tablespoons red onion (finely minced)
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh cilantro (minced)
Dressing Components:
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1.5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure your cooked chicken is shredded or cut into bite-sized pieces. Gently dice the ripe avocado. Finely mince the red onion and fresh cilantro. Have your lime juice, olive oil, and seasonings ready.
- Combine Salad Base: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the prepared chicken, diced avocado, minced red onion, and minced cilantro.
- Dress and Season: Pour the fresh lime juice and extra-virgin olive oil over the ingredients in the bowl. Sprinkle with the ground cumin, salt, and freshly ground black pepper according to your preference.
- Mix Gently: Using a rubber spatula or large spoon, carefully fold and toss the salad ingredients. Mix just until everything is evenly coated with the dressing and seasonings. Be gentle during mixing to avoid mashing the avocado chunks excessively; you want to maintain some texture.
- Serve: Serve the Creamy Lime Chicken and Avocado Salad immediately for the best texture and color. Excellent served in lettuce cups, with vegetable sticks, or on its own.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, 1 of 4): Calories 205 kcal | Protein 18.5 g | Total Fat 12.8 g (Saturated Fat: 2.1 g) | Total Carbs 4.6 g (Fiber: 2.8 g, Sugars: 0.7 g, Net Carbs: 1.8 g) | Sodium 189 mg | Cholesterol 48 mg
These values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation. Based on 4 servings; assumes chicken cooked without significant added salt and minimal salt added to taste; excludes optional serving items; sodium varies significantly based on added salt.
Nutrition
- Calories: 205