Description
This Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad is a flavorful and satisfying low-carb, gluten-free dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Packed with nutritious ingredients and a zesty dressing, it’s a delicious way to enjoy a well-balanced meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade:
- 8 oz chicken breast, boneless, skinless
- 1 tsp coriander, ground
- 1 tsp basil, dry
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Dressing:
- 1 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp tamari sauce
- 1/2 tsp mustard
Salad:
- 2 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cabbage, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Marinate the chicken with coriander, basil, crushed red pepper, 1 garlic clove, black pepper, and salt. Cook in a non-stick pan with olive oil until done. Let cool before adding to salad.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together yogurt, vinegar, tamari, garlic, and mustard in a small bowl.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine lettuce, parsley, cabbage, olives, avocado, chicken, walnuts, scallions, and sesame seeds. Add dressing, Parmesan cheese, mix well, and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- In the updated version of this salad, walnuts and olives were omitted but feel free to include them if desired. Parmesan cheese and toasted sesame seeds are highly recommended for flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: avocado chicken salad, low-carb salad, gluten-free recipe, healthy lunch, avocado recipe
