Chicken Avocado Salad
Simplicity is often the most sublime. When a few ingredients come together to create a masterpiece, then no need to add more. That’s how I feel about this salad. It may even feel common to you, but believe me, you need to make this and then you ‘ll know what I’m saying. You likely have all the ingredients to make it which makes it even more sublime.
Take rotisserie chicken and shred it (this is key to production), add diced avocado, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, fresh lime juice and olive oil. Then grind pepper and salt over top. Toss and you’re done. Cover with plastic wrap and chill to give it time for flavors to meld, but if you want to serve right away, that’s ok too! So you see what I mean? Simplicity = Sublime.
Avocado season is here and it’s about time. Prices have been very high so it’s been awesome to purchase large Haas avocados for 75 cents a piece, down from over $2 in the winter months. And do we love our avocados! I grew up with avocado trees in my Southern California backyard so we paid 0 cents for our avocados. I’m willing to pay the price because nutritionally an avocado contributes nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, making it a great nutrient dense food choice. They’re virtually the only fruit that contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fat – good fat and they’re naturally sodium, sugar and cholesterol free. I need this in my diet.
I add them to so many things. Take a look at other avocado recipes below the recipe for this salad.
Enjoy the simplicity of this lovely salad, made to order in minutes. I pair it with fresh fruit and pita chips for the easiest meal ever.
- Chicken Avocado Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded into small pieces
- 2 medium avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, avocado, onion and cilantro. Drizzle the lime juice, olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently until all the ingredients are incorporated.
You might also enjoy:
Summer Strawberry and Chicken Salad with Sweet Thyme Dressing
Grilled Chicken and Tomato Avocado Salad
The BAT (Bacon, Avocado and Tomato) Toast
