Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad: The Best Light Lunch Recipe
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious avocado chicken salad that’s perfect for a light lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and diced avocado.
- Add the red onion, celery, lime juice, and olive oil.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Mix everything gently until well combined.
- If using, fold in the chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- This salad is best eaten fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a day.
- Experiment with different add-ins like nuts or seeds for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg