Chicken Avocado Salad
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Chicken Avocado Salad
Description
Chicken Avocado Salad brings together easily prepared ingredients to create a refreshing salad featuring shredded chicken breast from rotisserie chicken, ripe tomatoes cut into wedges, and sliced avocado. The salad is dressed with extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice to provide a subtle, tangy finish. Fresh basil leaves are added on top to bring herbal notes that complement the creamy avocado and bright tomatoes.
The flavors are clean and balanced, allowing each ingredient to be tasted clearly. The shredded chicken adds a satisfying texture without being heavy, while the avocado brings richness, and the tomatoes add juiciness with slight acidity. Olive oil and lemon are used sparingly to gently enhance the natural flavors without overdressing.
This salad can be served on its own for a light meal or alongside bread or grains to make it more filling. It is practical for easy midweek meals requiring minimal preparation and can be quickly assembled using leftover rotisserie chicken. The straightforward combination appeals to those seeking a dish with fresh, simple ingredients that fit into balanced eating plans.
Ingredients
- 3 tomato cut into wedges, large ripe
- chicken breast 12 ounces, from 1 rotisserie chicken
- 5 ounces avocado (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup basil small fresh leaves
- kosher salt
- black pepper fresh
Instructions
- Divide the tomatoes between 4 plates or bowls.
- Shred the chicken breast into large pieces and arrange over tomatoes with the avocado.
- Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze with lemon juice and season with salt and fresh pepper, to taste.
- Top with fresh basil.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cups | |
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 21.5g | 43% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 52.5mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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