Avocado Chicken Salad

Name: Avocado Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded; 2 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled; 2 celery stalks, finely diced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 8 romaine lettuce leaves or mixed greens

Creamy, no-cook chicken salad made with ripe avocado instead of mayo, tossed with crisp celery, red onion, and a squeeze of lime. Low-carb and satisfying served in lettuce cups or over greens.

20 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
2 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled
2 celery stalks, finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
8 romaine lettuce leaves or mixed greens

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, mash 2 ripe avocado with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.
2

Add 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to the avocado and stir to combine.
3

Fold in 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast, 2 finely diced celery stalks, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro until everything is evenly coated.
4

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
5

Serve immediately over 8 romaine lettuce leaves or mixed greens or refrigerate for up to 1 day, pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Avocado Chicken Salad?

The entry for Avocado Chicken Salad calls for 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Avocado Chicken Salad?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Avocado Chicken Salad uses 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded.

Is Avocado Chicken Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Avocado Chicken Salad carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 5 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

How much protein is in Avocado Chicken Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 18 g of protein in about 320 calories, alongside 12 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein salad collection.

How long does Avocado Chicken Salad keep?

Once dressed, the greens will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Avocado Chicken Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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