Fresh Avocado Chicken Salad

Taking traditional recipes and adding a new twist offers you foods that are healthier and adjustable to your taste.

The ingredients of this salad are simple to prepare, and you can go from being hungry to a meal in less than half an hour.

Plus, this healthy chicken salad is so rich and creamy.

And it’s the best chicken salad no mayo that I have come across.

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Why do I love Fresh Avocado Chicken Salad?

Because it is creamy, nutritious, has a fresh, bright flavor, and packs 21 grams of protein per serving. This chicken salad gets its creaminess from the avocado, which replaces mayonnaise. So, it is healthier and heartier than other chicken salads, which leaves little to dislike and much to love about fresh avocado chicken salad.

What can I add to chicken salad to give it more flavor?

The above avocado chicken salad recipe calls for green onions, dill, and parsley. However, you can substitute purple, white, or yellow onions and add other herbs like oregano, rosemary, or thyme.

How do I prevent the avocado from turning black in the salad?

Sprinkling lemon juice over your avocado as you scoop it from its skin will help retard browning. Mix a little of the recipe’s lemon juice with the avocado as you scoop it out. Using an airtight container will also help keep your avocado from turning black.

Why does my chicken and avocado salad taste sour?

Chicken going bad will take on a sour odor from bacterial growth. It has a different odor than lemon juice, so you will know the difference. If you doubt your avocado chicken salad is safe, THROW IT OUT!

How to serve Fresh Avocado Chicken Salad?

You can serve chicken avocado salad in their peels, as suggested. However, it can also be served in a pita pocket or over a fresh bed of greens. Finally, you can serve fresh avocado chicken salad as a sandwich on fresh, crusty bread.

Cooking Tips:

This avocado chicken salad recipe calls for grilled chicken breasts. You can cook these fresh yourself and serve your chicken hot or cold. You can also use pre-grilled frozen chicken, cooked per the instructions on the package. Rotisserie chicken is also an excellent substitute for chicken in this and many other recipes.

Variations:

You can serve chicken avocado salad with warm or cold chicken breast. It can be served as a side salad with soup by adapting your recipe slightly. However, when served hot, in a sizeable portion, avocado salad, and fresh bread will slay your appetite.

Ingredients:

• Grilled chicken
• Avocados
• Corn kernels
• Green onion
• Bacon crumbles
• Chopped dill
• Parsley
• Ground mustard
• Lemon juice
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Fresh Avocado Chicken Salad:

Step 1. Prep the vegetables, herbs, and chicken.

Step 2. Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, remove the pit in the center, and use a spoon to scoop the inside out of each avocado half. Chop the avocado, and set aside the empty shells.

Step 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, chopped avocado.

Adding the green onion.

Adding the corn.

Adding the bacon crumbles, dill, and parsley.

Step 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5. Pour the lemon juice mixture over the chicken and avocado mixture in the large mixing bowl, toss to coat, and combine well.

Step 6. Serve by scooping the salad mixture into the empty avocado shells.

Fresh Avocado Chicken Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Taking traditional recipes and adding a new twist offers you foods that are healthier and adjustable to your taste. The ingredients of this salad are simple to prepare, and you can go from being hungry to a meal in less than half an hour. This is a seasonal recipe that makes a nice lunch or dinner meal.

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Ingredients 

• 2 C. Chopped grilled chicken
• 2 Large ripe avocados
• 1 C. Corn kernels
• ½ C. Green onion chopped
• 1 C. Bacon crumbles
• 1 Tbsp. Fresh chopped dill
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh chopped parsley
• ¼ tsp. Ground mustard
• 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Prep the vegetables, herbs and chicken.
• Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, remove the pit in the center, and use a spoon to scoop the inside out of each avocado half. Chop the avocado, and set aside the empty shells.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, chopped avocado, corn, green onion, bacon crumbles, dill and parsley.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground mustard and salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the lemon juice mixture over the chicken and avocado mixture in the large mixing bowl, and toss to coat and combine well.
• Serve by scooping the salad mixture into the empty avocado shells.

Nutrition

Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 667mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g

Author: Laura

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How to Store Fresh Avocado Chicken Salad?

Fresh chicken avocado salad should be sealed in a food container or tightly wrapped with cling wrap touching the surface of the salad. Leftover chicken avocado salad should be covered and stored as soon as possible. If you leave it out, the avocado will eventually lose its vibrancy.

How to reheat Fresh Avocado Chicken Salad?

The best way to reheat chicken avocado salad is to keep the shredded or diced chicken separate from the avocado mixture. Then, you can reheat the chicken and add it to the salad or serve the chicken and avocado mixture cold.

How much does Fresh Avocado Chicken Salad last on the fridge?

Chicken avocado salad can last three to five days in the refrigerator at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below. An airtight container is key to keeping your salad fresh.

Can I make ahead Fresh Avocado Chicken Salad?

You can, but it is best to leave the chicken on the side and mash the avocado before serving. However, onions can be sliced, and the dressing can be prepared beforehand. You can also precook the bacon and use fresh or canned whole-kernel corn.

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