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Fresh Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe Easy 5-Minute Lime Cilantro Dressing

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A quick, fresh, and flavorful chicken salad featuring creamy avocado and a bright lime-cilantro dressing, perfect for light lunches or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) shredded or chopped rotisserie chicken or poached chicken breast
  • 1 large or 2 small ripe avocados, diced
  • Juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tablespoons), freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Optional add-ins: jalapeño slices, diced cucumber, toasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken by removing skin and shredding or chopping into bite-size pieces.
  2. Cut avocado in half, remove pit, scoop out flesh, and dice into roughly ½-inch cubes. Optionally mash half for creamier texture.
  3. Finely chop cilantro and dice red onion. Soak onion in cold water for 5 minutes if milder flavor is desired, then drain.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, red onion, and cherry tomatoes if using.
  6. Pour the lime dressing over the salad ingredients.
  7. Gently toss everything together, being careful not to mash the avocado too much unless a creamier texture is preferred.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
  9. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. If chilled, gently toss before serving.

Notes

[‘Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid browning and achieve the best texture.’, ‘Toss diced avocado with lime juice immediately to slow oxidation.’, ‘Gently fold ingredients to keep avocado chunks intact and maintain texture contrast.’, ‘Shred chicken and chop herbs ahead of time for quicker assembly.’, ‘Adjust seasoning with extra lime juice or salt to brighten flavors.’, ‘Add toasted pepitas or nuts for extra crunch.’, ‘Freshly squeezed lime juice is essential for best flavor.’, ‘Store salad covered in refrigerator up to 4 hours; avoid longer storage to prevent avocado browning.’, ‘Serve chilled or at room temperature; avoid reheating to prevent bitterness.’]

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