Avocado chicken salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of creamy avocado, tender chicken, crunchy celery, and red onion, tossed in a tangy dressing, creates a salad that is both satisfying and delicious. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a dish to impress your friends, avocado chicken salad is sure to please.
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SPINACH SALAD WITH CHICKEN, AVOCADO, AND GOAT CHEESE
Great salad with chicken, avocado, and goat cheese.
Provided by Bethshan
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Toast pine nuts in hot skillet until lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Put spinach into a large salad bowl; top with pine nuts, tomatoes, chicken, avocado, corn kernels, and goat cheese.
- Beat white wine vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 354.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
HONEY-LIME CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless chicken thighs, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, red onion, avocados, olive oil, salt, garlic, jalapeño pepper, chili powder, honey, lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, lime juice
Provided by Robert Broadfoot
Categories Lunch
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the chicken marinade.
- Toss in the chicken thighs and marinate for at least one hour.
- In a cast-iron skillet, cook chicken on high heat until there is a nice sear on the surface of the chicken, and the inside is no longer pink. Roughly four minutes each side. Set chicken aside.
- Place chopped lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and avocados in a large salad bowl.
- Slice cooked chicken thighs and add to the salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Mix well.
- Toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 966 calories, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 39 grams
CHICKEN, AVOCADO AND MANGO SALAD
This is a colorful and very tasty mix of chicken, mangos, and avocados in a spicy lime dressing.
Provided by GREENLIME
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together the brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then pour into a medium bowl. Stir in the garlic chili sauce and lime juice. Set the dressing aside.
- In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, mangos and avocados. Arrange the spring salad mix on serving plates, then top with a few spoonfuls of the chicken mixture. Pour dressing over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 697.5 mg, Sugar 11.7 g
BACON-WRAPPED GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND LIME
Wrap your chicken with bacon, grill it and drizzle it with this nearly green goddess, almost-guacamole dressing and you might even convert burger eaters into salad fiends. Covering the butterflied breasts in bacon helps baste the lean chicken and accelerates char as fat melts onto the coals. Flare-ups are inevitable, but don't be alarmed: They will ensure rich color on the bacon while protecting the breast from overcooking. When assembling the salad, avoid weighing down the leaves with hot and heavy toppings: Dollop plenty of the dressing on the plate first, and layer most of the chicken and fudgy eggs below the lightly dressed leaves. There should be a little leftover dressing to satisfy the people that will want to dip each bite of chicken into the herby, lime-laced avocado.
Provided by Clare de Boer
Categories dinner, lunch, poultry, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Take the chicken breasts out of the fridge to come to room temperature. Soak wooden toothpicks or skewers in water while you ready your grill. Clean the grate thoroughly and build a hot fire. This chicken needs to be cooked over intense, direct heat.
- While the coals heat, butterfly the chicken breasts: On a chopping board, place one hand on top of the breast, and slice into its side, starting at the thick end and moving toward the thin point. Make sure not to cut all the way through. Then, open up the breast, cover with plastic wrap and, using a rolling pin, roll the chicken to an even thickness of 1/2 inch; set aside.
- Prepare the dressing: Crush the herbs, salt and garlic in a pestle until you have a thick, bright-green paste (or finely chop them); stir in the lime juice. Scoop the avocados into the pestle and crush, then stir in the oil, pepper and half the jalapeños. Prepare the salad components so they're ready to be assembled when the chicken is cooked.
- When the coals are burning red and the grill hisses when you drop water on it, salt and pepper the chicken breasts on both sides. Lay 4 slices of bacon flat on each breast crosswise, then turn the chicken over and fold the bacon ends over like you're wrapping a parcel. Secure the ends of the bacon with toothpicks or skewers.
- Place the bacon-wrapped breasts on the grill, with the side without the toothpicks facing down. There will be some flare-ups as the bacon fat hits the coals; if it's burning, pull the parcels off the grill and give the coals a few minutes to cool. Otherwise, when the parcels have nice color on the first side, after about 3 or 4 minutes, flip them over. Cook on the second side until cooked through, about 2 to 4 minutes more; transfer to a cutting board to rest.
- Assemble the salad: Toss the leaves with about 1/3 of the avocado dressing and some additional olive oil to thin it. Use your hands to toss until coated and season to taste with salt.
- Pull the toothpicks or skewers out of the bacon-wrapped breasts and slice them into strips. Dollop 1/3 of the avocado dressing onto the serving platter, then arrange the leaves, chicken and eggs on top. Dollop with the remaining avocado dressing to taste. Finish with more herbs, remaining jalapeños, lime wedges and some extra olive oil for gloss.
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND AVOCADO
This wonderful summer salad that is a meal all in one with grilled chicken, strawberries, avocado, spinach, and romaine lettuce topped with a sweet poppy seed dressing.
Provided by *Sherri*
Categories Salad
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, sugar, poppy seeds, salt, mustard, and grated onion in a blender. Transfer dressing to a bowl or jar and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
- Combine Italian dressing and teriyaki sauce in a sealable container and add chicken. Seal and marinate at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before grilling.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill until juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat, let cool about 10 minutes, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss grilled chicken, spinach, and romaine lettuce together in a large serving bowl. Gently stir in strawberries and avocado. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Top salad with dressing and pecans when serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 50.7 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1107.5 mg, Sugar 19.4 g
HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN, BACON, AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, honey, stone ground mustard, dijon mustard, lemon, minced garlic, salt, pepper, chicken thighs, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, red onion, avocado, hard-boiled egg, cooked bacon
Provided by Ochi Scobie
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, add the olive oil, honey, stone ground mustard, Dijon mustard, lemon, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Remove ½ of the marinade and refrigerate to use as a dressing.
- Add chicken thighs to remaining marinade and let it marinate for two hours.
- Add a teaspoon of olive oil to a nonstick pan. Sear chicken on each side until golden, crispy, and cooked through. Set aside and allow to rest.
- Put lettuce in a large bowl, add tomatoes, red onions, avocado slices, and hard-boiled egg.
- Slice chicken into strips and place in the salad.
- Add the remaining marinade to the salad and toss.
- Sprinkle bacon on top.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 32 grams
CHICKEN, NECTARINE AND AVOCADO SALAD
This salad is really summery and comes together very quickly. Using granola adds crunch and makes it different. I've tried using a various types of granola, and our favorites have been those that aren't overly sweet but have lots of nuts. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, nectarines, chicken and feta. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with avocado and granola. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 32g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 539mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
CHICKEN, POTATO AND AVOCADO SALAD
This salad is good served warm, although it can be served cold too. Sometimes I like to throw a few croutons over it if I have them.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil potatoes until just tender, 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and cool.
- Slice chicken and bacon into strips.
- Heat the oil and pan-fry the chicken until cooked, remove and pan-fry bacon until crisp.
- Drain chicken and bacon on kitchen paper.
- Sprinkle avocado with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Halve the potatoes and toss in the dressing with the chicken, bacon and avocado while still warm.
- Serve on a bed of the mixed lettuce leaves.
AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: avocado, plain yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, red onion, celery, jalapeño, cooked chicken, sriracha sauce, fresh cilantro
Provided by Hitomi Aihara
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine avocado, yogurt, lime, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Mash the avocado to desired consistency.
- Add onion, celery, jalapeño, and chicken into the avocado mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Serve on toast with optional topping of sriracha and cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 2 grams
CHICKEN AVOCADO SALAD
This is the first time I've ever shared this recipe, but it's one that my family and friends request for every outing we have! I like to serve it with crackers or sometimes in pita bread for a filling grab-and-go lunch. -Karlene Johnson, Mooresville, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, toss avocado with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, apple, celery, mayonnaise, walnuts, ginger and remaining lemon juice. Stir in avocado. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 44g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
LOW-CARB AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: greek yogurt, lime juice, pepper, chili powder, avocado, chicken breasts, celery, red onion, kosher salt, bread, fresh cilantro leaf
Provided by Isabel Castillo
Categories Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the yogurt, lime juice, pepper, and chili powder and pulse to combine. Add ½ of the avocado and blend until creamy.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt sauce, celery, the remaining ½ avocado, onion, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Serve on low-carb bread and garnish with cilantro, or as desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 8 grams
ORANGE-AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD
Orange sections and avocado slices surround this hearty salad, making for a pretty presentation. It's a refreshing summer main dish for both lunch and dinner. -Shelia Garcia, Mantachie, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice and 3/4 teaspoon salt; cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, peas, carrots, celery and parsley. Combine the mayonnaise, orange juice, pepper and remaining salt; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Place greens on a serving platter or individual plates. Top with chicken salad; arrange orange sections and avocado slices around salad. Sprinkle with green onions. Drizzle with lime juice mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 28g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
CHICKEN, MANGO, AND AVOCADO SALAD
Steps:
- Combine couscous, mint, and cilantro in a bowl. Pour in boiling water. Cover and let stand until couscous is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface; pound firmly with the smooth side of a meat mallet to 1-inch thickness. Season both sides with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Slice chicken into strips.
- Combine green bell pepper and red bell pepper in the same skillet used to cook the chicken; cook and stir over high heat until blackened in spots, about 5 minutes.
- Spread couscous over the bottom a large serving plate. Top with chicken slices, pepper mixture, mango, avocado, watercress, feta cheese, and yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 210.3 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
CHICKEN, AVOCADO AND SPINACH SALAD
This makes a great lunch or dinner salad for four. Easy to throw together if you begin with leftover chicken.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 1 TBS olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook in skillet, turning once, until juices run clear (about 12 minutes).
- Slice into thin strips and place in large bowl.
- In separate bowl, whisk together salt and pepper, garlic and vinegar.
- Slowly whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil.
- Stir in shallots, tomatoes, and basil.
- Spoon 1/4 cup of the dressing over chicken and toss to coat.
- Toss spinach with remaining dressing and divide among 4 serving plates; top evenly with chicken and avocado slices.
CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH LIME AND CILANTRO
Kalyn's Kitchen Recipe - See more at: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2012/05/recipe-for-chicken-and-avocado-salad.html#sthash.9irqefA6.dpuf
Provided by ararejul
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Shred the chicken apart until you have 2 cups of chicken shredded into fairly large chunks. Dice the avocados into medium-sized pieces, mix with 1 T of the lime juice, and season avocado with salt to taste. Thinly slice the green onion and finely chop the cilantro. Mix mayo and 1 T lime juice to make the dressing.
- Put the chicken into a bowl large enough to hold all the salad ingredients. Add the sliced green onions and dressing and toss until all the chicken is coated with dressing. Add the avocado and any lime juice in the bottom of the bowl and gently combine with the chicken. Then add the chopped cilantro and gently mix into the salad, just until it is barely combined.
- Serve right away or chill for a while before serving. This could be served inside pita bread or sandwich bread, or inside crisp lettuce cups, but we just ate it as a salad. (I would imagine this would be fine in the fridge overnight but I didn't have any left over when I made it!).
AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD
I was looking for a quick snack to take to work with me when I created this avocado chicken salad. Everyone I have made it for loves it! Serve with your favorite bread, chips, pita bread, etc.
Provided by mylinda
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, avocado, celery, lime juice, green onions, garlic powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 460.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
AVOCADO RANCH CHICKEN SALAD
A chicken salad with avocado, ranch, and cashews. Goes best on a pretzel bun.
Provided by Chrissy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix chicken, cashews, avocado, ranch dressing, dill, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 277.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
GRILLED SPICY LIME CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN AND AVOCADO SALAD
Make and share this Grilled Spicy Lime Chicken With Black Bean and Avocado Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lik2fish
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat grill.
- Whisk lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, chilies, Adobo sauce, honey, garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in small bowl.
- Toss chicken with 1/4 cup lime juice mixture in separate large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Marinate chicken in refrigerator while grill continues to preheat.
- Toss black beans, scallions, red pepper, and avocado with 1/4 cup lime juice mixture in serving bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grill chicken over very hot fire until well browned on both sides and cooked through, 8 to 13 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to serving platter and drizzle with remaining lime juice mixture.
- Serve immediately with black bean and avocado salad.
CASHEW AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD
Try this chicken salad when you really want a treat! This recipe makes sandwiches - but it can be served over lettuce as an alternative.
Provided by JELIZUBA
Categories Salad
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked chicken, dressing, dill, cashews, and avocado. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown; drain.
- Spread even amounts of the chicken mixture on 6 slices of toasted bread. Top each with 2 slices bacon and 1 slice Swiss cheese. Top with remaining bread slices to make sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 99.7 mg, Fat 41.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1213.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
CREAMY AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD
This simple salad is full of flavor! It's hard to believe how quickly it comes together. Serve as a sandwich or wrap.
Provided by SunnyDaysNora
Categories Salad
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Process chicken in a food processor until finely chopped. Add avocado, sour cream, black pepper, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt; process until completely combined and almost pureed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 196.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
Tips:
- For a creamy and flavorful avocado chicken salad, use ripe avocados. Look for avocados that are dark green or black in color and slightly soft when gently squeezed.
- To easily remove the avocado flesh from the skin, cut the avocado in half lengthwise and twist the halves in opposite directions. The pit will come out with one half, and you can then scoop out the flesh with a spoon.
- If you are short on time, you can use cooked chicken from a rotisserie chicken. Just shred the chicken with two forks before adding it to the salad.
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to taste. Some popular options include cilantro, dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- For a healthier version of avocado chicken salad, use Greek yogurt or nonfat yogurt instead of mayonnaise. You can also add chopped vegetables, such as celery, carrots, or bell peppers, to boost the nutritional value.
Conclusion:
Avocado chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, or it can be served as an appetizer or side dish. With its creamy texture, fresh flavor, and healthy ingredients, avocado chicken salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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