Avocado Chicken Salad
Avocado Chicken Salad is a healthy, protein-packed salad made with chicken, avocado, mango, tomatoes, corn, and a fresh lime cilantro dressing. Ready in about 35 minutes and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
For the Salad
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts poached and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 ripe avocados cubed
- 1 small mango cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen and thawed
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
Step 1
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, minced jalapeño, honey, and olive oil until well combined.
Step 2
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and season the dressing with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 3
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, avocado, mango, cherry tomatoes, corn, and sliced red onion.
Step 4
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
Step 5
- Gently toss the Avocado Chicken Salad until everything is evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the avocado.
Step 6
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Step 7
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for even better flavor.
Notes
- Replace mango with pineapple or peaches for a different fruity flavor.
- Add cucumber for extra crunch.
- For extra spice, increase the amount of jalapeño.
- Serve over mixed greens for a larger salad.
- Delicious inside wraps or lettuce cups.