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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
Servings 4
Calories 205 kcal

Ingredients
  

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:

  • ΒΌ 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

Yields: 4 servings
Nutrition Information (Per Serving - Approximate):
(Based on 4 servings. Assumes chicken cooked without significant added salt and minimal salt added to taste. Does not include optional serving items.)
  • Calories: 205 kcal
  • Protein: 18.5 g
  • Total Fat: 12.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
  • Total Carbohydrates: 4.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Total Sugars: 0.7 g
  • Net Carbs (est.): 1.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 48 mg
  • Sodium: 189 mg (varies significantly based on added salt)
(Disclaimer: Nutritional information is estimated based on standard database values and may vary depending on specific ingredients and amounts of salt used.)