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Avocado Chicken Salad with a Twist: A Fresh Take on Salad

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Start your day off right with this delightful Avocado Chicken Salad! It’s a fresh and wholesome dish that’s bound to make mornings brighter! β˜€οΈπŸŒΏ

 

    Ingredients

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    2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (or a chicken substitute)
    – 1 large ripe avocado
    – 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or a dairy-free alternative)
    – 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    – 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    – Salt and pepper, to taste
    – 1 cup diced cucumber
    – 1/4 cup chopped red onion
    – 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
    – Lettuce leaves or whole grain bread for serving

    Instructions

    1. Begin by preparing your chicken if it’s not pre-cooked. Boil or grill the chicken and then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
    2. In a medium mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocado until smooth but still slightly chunky.
    3. Add the Greek yogurt and lemon juice to the mashed avocado. Mix well until creamy.
    4. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine the flavors.
    5. Fold the shredded chicken into the avocado mixture gently, ensuring that it’s evenly coated.
    6. Incorporate the diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and cilantro, mixing just enough to combine.
    7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt and pepper as desired.
    8. Serve the salad over a bed of lettuce or on slices of whole grain bread for a fulfilling meal. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutritional Information: This dish is rich in protein and healthy fats. Each serving contains approximately 350 calories, with 30g of protein, 20g of fat, 10g of carbohydrates, and 5g of fiber.

    Time: Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes.

    • Author: RACHA WILLIAMS