Chicken and Avocado Salad

Chicken and Avocado Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and protein-packed—this chicken and avocado salad is a go-to for healthy lunches or light dinners. With juicy shredded chicken, creamy avocado slices, and a tangy lemon dressing, it’s both satisfying and refreshingly light.

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 Ingredients

Salad Base

• 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded

• 2 ripe avocados, diced

• 1 cup chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce

• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion

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• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Lemon Olive Oil Dressing

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1–2 pinches crushed chili flakes (optional)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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 Directions

1. Prepare Ingredients
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced avocado, chopped lettuce, red onion, and cilantro.

2. Make the Dressing
   In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

3. Toss the Salad
   Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without crushing the avocado.

4. Serve
   Plate immediately for best texture, or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving if you prefer it chilled.

 Time & Yield

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

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• Cook Time: 15 minutes (if chicken not pre-cooked)

• Total Time: ~25 minutes

• Yields: 2 servings

 Tips & Variations

• Swap chicken with canned tuna or grilled shrimp for variety.

• Add chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, or sweet corn for added texture.

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• To keep avocado fresh longer, toss it in lemon juice before adding to the salad.

 Storage

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Best eaten same day.

• Freezer: Not recommended (avocado texture will change).

• Meal Prep Tip: Prepare dressing separately and toss before serving.

Tools You’ll Need

• Chopping board

• Sharp knife

• Large salad bowl

• Small mixing bowl

• Whisk

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