Avocado Chicken Salad

Name: Avocado Chicken Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, poached and cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 avocados, cubed; 1 small mango, cubed; 1 c. grape tomatoes, quartered; 1/2 c. fresh or frozen corn; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 c. lime juice; 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp. minced jalapeño; 2 tsp. honey; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

By Lena AbrahamUpdated: Jul 30, 2024

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

5

2 Ratings

PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

494

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In the summer, fresh and easy salads are always calling my name, and this avocado chicken salad is one I turn to again and again. This isn't your mom's chicken salad—this recipe is packed with diced avocado, corn, fresh cherry tomatoes, red onion, mango, and a simple herby dressing that ties everything together. It comes together in 30 minutes, and will please at any potluck or picnic you bring it to. Or, will outshine every desk lunch it stands against.

I love this salad served on top of greens as much as I love it between two slices of sourdough bread. However you enjoy it, one thing is for certain: this bright and fresh salad is summer in a bowl.

Tip: If you can't find a good ripe mango, pineapple would be delicious as well!

Made it? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

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Ingredients

2
boneless skinless chicken breasts, poached and cut into bite-sized pieces
2
avocados, cubed
1
small mango, cubed
1 cup
grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup
fresh or frozen corn
1/4
red onion, thinly sliced

For dressing

1/4 cup
lime juice
3 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp.
freshly chopped cilantro
1 Tbsp.
minced jalapeño
2 tsp.
honey
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Make dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk to combine dressing ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients and prepared dressing. Gently toss until salad is coated in dressing, then season to taste with salt and pepper.