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Avocado Chicken Salad

Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad: Healthy Twist on a Classic

This Avocado Chicken Salad is a nutritious alternative to traditional chicken salad, featuring creamy avocado, tender chicken, and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 large cooked chicken breasts diced or shredded
  • 2 large avocados ripe
  • 1 cup corn preferably fresh
  • 4 slices lean bacon cooked and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chives or green onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dill adjust to taste
  • 2 large hard-boiled eggs optional, sliced
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by dicing or shredding your large cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Carefully peel, pit, and slice the ripe avocados into bite-sized pieces and add them to the mixing bowl.
  3. Add in the sweet corn, crispy chopped bacon, and finely chopped chives, then stir the mixture carefully.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper, and whisk until well blended.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the chicken and avocado mixture, gently toss until all ingredients are well coated.
  6. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

To maintain avocado color, add just before serving. Customize with additional ingredients as desired.

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