Ingredients
– 2 large cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
– 2 large avocados, peeled and diced
– 1 cup cooked corn (from 1 cooked cob or canned/frozen)
– 6 ounces lean bacon, cooked and chopped
– 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
– 2 tablespoons chopped dill
– 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved or quartered
– 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice for the lemon dressing
– 3 tablespoons olive oil for the lemon dressing
– 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste for the lemon dressing
– 1/8 teaspoon black pepper for the lemon dressing
Instructions
1-Getting started with this avocado chicken salad is straightforward and fun, taking just about 15 minutes from start to finish. First, gather your ingredients and make sure the chicken is cooked and cooled for easy handling. You’ll be dicing avocados and chopping veggies in no time, setting the stage for a delicious meal.
2-In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded or chopped chicken breasts as your base. Next, peel and dice the avocados into bite-sized pieces, then mix them in with the chicken for that creamy texture. Follow by incorporating the cooked corn, chopped chives or green onions, bacon, and dill to build layers of flavor.
3-Mixing the Dressing and Final Touches: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a zesty dressing that ties everything together. Pour this dressing over your salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly without mashing the avocado. If you’re using the hard-boiled eggs, add them last and fold them in carefully to keep them intact.
4-Once mixed, let the salad chill for a bit or serve it right away at room temperature the choice is yours based on your schedule. This method, which draws from the detailed directions in the recipe summary, ensures a fresh and vibrant result every time. It’s a simple process that even beginners can master quickly.
Last Step:
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๐ Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken for quick preparation.
๐ฅ Add avocados just before serving or cover leftovers tightly to prevent browning.
๐ This salad improves in flavor when left to chill overnight and is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and tossing
- Diet: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 324
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1002 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg
