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Avocado chicken salad in a large white bowl with diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro tossed in lime dressing

Avocado Chicken Salad

A vibrant and creamy salad loaded with diced chicken breast, ripe avocado, cherry tomatoes, and fresh cucumber, tossed in a light lime and cumin dressing. No cooking required when using pre-cooked chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup cooked chicken breast diced, rotisserie or grilled recommended
  • 2 ripe avocados diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin preferred
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 0.5 tsp cumin

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl for dressing
  • Whisk or fork
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Make sure your chicken is fully cooked and cooled. Dice into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. Dice the avocados and cucumber into similar-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and cumin until smooth and well combined.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss gently with a large spoon or spatula until all ingredients are evenly coated. Do not overmix or the avocado will break down.
  6. Divide into bowls and serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.

Notes

Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture. Toss gently to avoid mashing the avocado. Best served fresh. Squeeze extra lime over diced avocado to slow browning if not serving immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Do not freeze.