Description
This Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad is a fresh, protein-packed dish loaded with juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, crisp veggies, and bright herbs. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect for quick lunches, meal prep, or a satisfying low-carb dinner—no mayo needed!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (grilled or roasted, chopped)
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the chopped chicken, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Sprinkle in the fresh herbs for a burst of flavor.
- Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the mixture.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes for even better flavor.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
Add a pinch of chili flakes for a little kick.
Best enjoyed fresh, as avocado may brown over time.
If prepping ahead, add avocado just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook / Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg