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Fresh Whole30 Compliant Chicken Avocado Salad

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A quick, easy, and nourishing Whole30 compliant chicken avocado salad perfect for a healthy lunch. Creamy avocado pairs with tender chicken and fresh herbs for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (about 10 oz) cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (leftover rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced (soak in cold water for less sharpness, optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (parsley can be used as a substitute)
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Optional add-ins: diced cucumber, sliced radishes, pinch of chili flakes or diced jalapeño for heat

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: shred or dice cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. If freshly cooked, cool before chopping. (About 5 minutes)
  2. Dice the avocado: cut avocado in half, remove pit, scoop out flesh and dice gently. Mash lightly with a fork if creamier texture is desired. (3 minutes)
  3. Prep the veggies: halve cherry tomatoes and finely dice red onion. Soak onion in cold water for 5 minutes if milder flavor is preferred, then drain. Chop cilantro finely. (5 minutes)
  4. Make the dressing: in a mixing bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until combined. (2 minutes)
  5. Toss it all: add chicken, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro to the bowl with dressing. Gently fold everything together to coat evenly without smashing the avocado. (2 minutes)
  6. Adjust seasoning: taste and add more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed. Add chili flakes or diced jalapeño for spiciness if desired. (1 minute)
  7. Serve: transfer to plates or bowls and enjoy immediately for best freshness. Optionally refrigerate for 10 minutes if preferred chilled.

Notes

Avoid over-mixing to keep avocado chunks intact. Use fresh lime juice to prevent avocado browning. Leftover rotisserie chicken saves time. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 24 hours; add extra lime juice before serving to refresh color and flavor. Avoid freezing. Soaking diced onion in cold water mellows sharpness.

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Keywords: Whole30, chicken salad, avocado salad, healthy lunch, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, quick recipe

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