Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

Light & zesty Avocado Chicken Salad recipe (inspired by Cooking Light). Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant salad is packed with fresh flavors and creamy avocado. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or game-day snack! Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite crackers.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Calories 250.8 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Avocado Chicken Salad

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (about 2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup your favorite salsa
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • tortilla chips for serving

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How to Make Avocado Chicken Salad

  1. Whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Add 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro to the bowl.
  3. Toss gently to combine the chicken and dressing.
  4. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa and 1 ripe avocado, diced.
  5. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or your favorite crackers. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

12g

Carbs

6g