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Avocado Chicken Salad

Cultural Context

Avocado chicken salad is a modern American dish that showcases the creamy texture of avocados paired with tender chicken. It has become popular for its fresh flavors and healthy ingredients, often served as a light lunch or picnic option. The dish reflects the trend of incorporating avocados into various meals, celebrated for their nutritional benefits and versatility.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 large chicken breasts
2 large ripe avocados
1 cup cooked corn
1/4 cup chopped green onion or chives
6 ounces bacon
2 Tbsp fresh dill
3 Tbsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Plain yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned chicken is more affordable.

1

Dice or shred 2 large chicken breasts and place them into a large mixing bowl.

2

Peel and pit each avocado, then slice them into bite-size pieces and add to the mixing bowl.

3

Add 1 cup of cooked corn to the bowl.

4

Add 1/4 cup of chopped green onion or chives to the salad.

5

Cook 6 ounces of bacon until browned and crispy, then coarsely chop and add to the salad bowl.

6

Add 2 Tbsp of fresh dill to the mixture.

7

Squeeze 3 Tbsp of juice from one large lemon and combine with 3 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp of salt, and 1/8 tsp of black pepper.

8

Stir the dressing together until combined and drizzle it over the salad.

9

Toss everything to combine.

10

Taste test the salad and serve it with optional hard-boiled eggs.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

large mixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

dairyavocado

Also Known As

Chicken Avocado SaladCreamy Avocado Chicken Salad

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