Avocado Chicken Salad
Creamy chunks of avocado are combined with tender pieces of chicken in a fresh and slightly spicy dressing to make this Avocado Chicken Salad.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 325kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped into 1/2" pieces
- 2 large avocados, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1-3 tablespoons Cholula hot sauce, adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2-3 teaspoons fresh lime juice, about 1 small lime
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Combine the chicken and avocado in a medium size mixing bowl. In a small bowl or large glass measuring cup, stir together the mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Add the dressing to the chicken and avocado and stir well to coat. Serve on sandwiches, on toast, on lettuce, or with crackers. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate if not eating immediately. This salad will keep nicely in the refrigerator for a few days. Enjoy.
Notes
I use a rotisserie chicken to make this recipe most of the time. However, any leftover chicken will work nicely.
I add the full 3 tablespoons of Cholula hot sauce in the recipe and there is almost no heat at all. It simply adds a nice depth of flavor to the salad. If you're leery of that, start with just a small amount and taste as you add it until it is the right amount for you.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 147mg | Vitamin A: 75IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.9mg