Zesty Avocado Chicken Salad
Creamy avocado and diced chicken tossed with lime, red onion, and fresh cilantro for a refreshing keto lunch.
Cuisine: Mexican
Category: Salads
Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.
Serves 1.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cooked chicken breast
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon finely diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Dice 6 ounces cooked chicken breast into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Step 2: Mash 1/2 ripe avocado in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Step 3: Add 1 tablespoon finely diced red onion, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro to the mashed avocado.
- Step 4: Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper.
- Step 5: Fold in the diced chicken until evenly coated. Gently toss to combine without breaking up the chicken pieces.
- Step 6: Serve immediately over a bed of mixed greens or as a standalone salad.