Taco-Style Chicken Salad with Fresh Salsa and Avocado
A zesty, colorful salad with tender chicken, creamy avocado, and bright lime-cilantro salsa, perfect for a light weeknight dinner.
Cuisine: Mexican
Category: Salads
Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.
Serves 2.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups, diced chicken breast
- 1 medium, diced avocado
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons, chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup salsa
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1.5 cups diced chicken, 1 medium diced avocado, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion.
- Step 2: Add 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the bowl. Gently toss until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup corn kernels and 1/4 cup salsa. Mix gently to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Step 4: Serve chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing meal.