Description
A bright, creamy salad made with shredded chicken, ripe avocado, fresh herbs, and lime juice, perfect for quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and rinse herbs. Pat the cooked chicken dry if needed and shred it into bite-size pieces. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, then dice into roughly 1/2-inch cubes. Finely chop the red onion and herbs.
- Place the shredded chicken, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, chopped parsley, lime juice, and red onion into a large mixing bowl. Use a gentle folding motion to combine so the avocado keeps some chunks and does not puree. Fold until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- No cooking is required. If you prefer a warm salad, briefly warm the shredded chicken in a skillet for 1–2 minutes, then let it cool slightly before adding the avocado and herbs to avoid melting the avocado.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Taste and add a touch more lime if you want brighter acidity. Serve immediately chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with extra cilantro leaves or a lime wedge if desired.
Notes
For best texture, add avocado just before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 48 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg