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Chicken Avocado Salad


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

A delicious and healthy chicken avocado salad perfect for lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper; grill for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  3. Allow the chicken to cool slightly before shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a bowl, mash the avocados and mix in ranch dressing and lemon juice until creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped spinach, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  6. Pour the avocado dressing over the mixture.
  7. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

  • This salad is great served immediately, but can also be stored in the fridge for a day.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables such as cucumbers or bell peppers for extra crunch.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg