Ingredients list

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Vegetables

1 large ripe avocado
1/4 cup finely diced radish
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 2 scallions)
diced bell pepper (quantity not specified, use as desired)
few tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro (or substitute fresh parsley)

Meat

2 cups cooked chicken breast (12 oz or 340 g), shredded or chopped

Condiments & Spices

3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
fat pinch of sea salt
black pepper (quantity not specified)
1 clove crushed garlic (optional)

Cooking steps

Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the avocado [00:21]

  • Slice 1 large ripe avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit.
  • Create a checkerboard pattern in the avocado flesh and scoop it into a bowl.

Step 2: Mash the avocado [00:37]

  • Using the back of a fork, mash the avocado.
  • Add 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice and a fat pinch of sea salt.
  • (Optional) Add 1 clove of crushed garlic if desired.

Step 3: Add cooked chicken [01:16]

  • Add 2 cups (12 oz or 340 g) of cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped, to the mashed avocado.

Step 4: Add vegetables [02:08]

  • Add 1/4 cup finely diced radish.
  • Add 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 2 scallions).
  • Add diced bell pepper (quantity to your preference; baby bell peppers or jalapeno for heat).

Step 5: Add herbs and season [02:55]

  • Add a few tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro (or substitute fresh parsley).
  • Add additional salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6: Combine and serve [03:16]

  • Mix all ingredients well until the chicken is coated with the avocado mash and veggies are evenly distributed.
  • Serve as a sandwich filling, in lettuce wraps, with fresh veggies and corn chips, or enjoy with a spoon.

Enjoy this bright, fresh, and healthy chicken salad!