Best Chicken Salad With Avocado Dressing Recipes

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CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY AVOCADO DRESSING



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Provided by Layla

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the Chicken
2 small chicken breast (skinless boneless)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 paprika (optional)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
For the Salad
4 cups chopped lettuce
2 cups baby spinach (optional)
1/2 red onion (sliced)
1/2 cup tomatoes (diced)
1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
For the Avocado Dressing
1 small ripe avocado
1/4 cup cilantro (stems and leaves)
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yoghurt or sour-cream
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup water (or as needed)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • To cook chicken: In a medium bowl or ziplock bag, combine the chicken, olive oil and spices. Mix until chicken is fully coated. Pre-heat a medium heavy duty pan to medium high heat. Place chicken in pan and cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until chicken is tender and inside is cooked. Cool in pan for 3-4 minutes then transfer to a cutting board. Cut into slices or cubes. While the chicken is cooking, chop all ingredients for the salad and place in a large bowl.
  • To make dressing: Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a blender or food processor. pulse for 1 minute or until the dressing is creamy. Add more water as needed. Dressing will keep fresh covered in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • To assemble: Serve salad in a large bowl or assemble into two small salad plates. Divide romaine lettuce and baby spinach onto two plates. top each plate with tomatoes, onion, and feta cheese. Serve with dressing on the side or drizzle dressing onto salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING



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A scrumptious, healthy salad that's satisfying enough to have as a meal. The star of this is the creamy avocado dressing - full of nutrients, flavour and so delicious!

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 large or 1 small ripe avocado
1 garlic clove (, minced)
2 tbsp diced red onion
1/4 cup cilantro (, stems and leaves, not packed in)
1/2 tbsp olive oil ((optional))
1 tbsp plain low fat yoghurt ((I use Greek))
3 tbsp lime juice
3 - 5 tbsp low fat milk
1/4 tsp onion or garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper
5 - 7 oz / 250 - 300g chicken breast (, skinless boneless (I had 1 large one))
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp each onion powder (, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt)
2 tbsp plain flour
Black pepper
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 corn (, steamed, kernels cut off (or 3/4 cup cooked kernels))
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes (, halved or quartered)
5 cups chopped lettuce

Steps:

  • Avocado Dressing: Place the ingredients in a small food processor and whizz until smooth. Use MILK to adjust consistency, and adjust salt to taste. (Note 1)
  • Spice Rub: Combine ingredients and scatter on a plate.
  • Chicken: Slice into 4 - 5 thin steaks on the diagonal, then coat both sides with Spice Rub.
  • Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook both sides until dark brown. Remove onto a plate and cover loosely with foil. Rest for 5 minutes then slice thickly.
  • Pile the Salad ingredients onto a serving platter then place the chicken on the side.
  • Serve with Avocado Dressing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 501 g, Calories 505 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 46.9 g, Fat 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 767 mg, Fiber 7.4 g, Sugar 9.1 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING



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The Chicken Salad with Avocado Dressing livens up your chicken salad without using any mayo.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/4 cups shredded cooked chicken (from 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 avocado, diced small
3/4 cup Avocado Dressing
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 large slices sourdough bread, toasted

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, shallot, avocado, and dressing. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve on toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE



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This Avocado Chicken Salad recipe is a keeper! Easy, excellent chicken salad recipe with lemon dressing, plenty of avocado, irresistible bites of bacon and corn. Optional: For even more protein, we add 2 hard boiled eggs, halved or quartered.

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large cooked chicken breasts (shredded or chopped)
2 large avocados
1 cup corn (from 1 cooked cob)
6 oz lean bacon (cooked and chopped)
1/4 cup Chives ((or green onion), chopped)
2 Tbsp Dill (chopped, or to taste)
3 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
1/8 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • Dice or shred the 2 large cooked chicken breasts and place into a large mixing bowl.
  • Peel and pit 2 large avocados, slice into bite-sized pieces and add to the mixing bowl.
  • Add 1 cup of cooked corn (freshly cooked corn is best), toss in 1/4 cup chopped green onion, chopped bacon, and 2 Tbsp fresh Dill.
  • Add dressing ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine. Drizzle over your salad and toss to combine. Serve with slices of hard boiled egg if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 1002 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AVOCADO RANCH CHICKEN SALAD



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A chicken salad with avocado, ranch, and cashews. Goes best on a pretzel bun.

Provided by Chrissy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound diced cooked chicken breast meat
½ cup chopped cashews
½ medium avocado, diced
2 ½ tablespoons light ranch dressing
2 ½ tablespoons minced fresh dill
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, cashews, avocado, ranch dressing, dill, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 277.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

VITALITY CHICKEN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING



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A super-green, healthy mix of soya beans, cucumber, avocado and Little Gem lettuce - topped with lean shredded chicken breast

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 9

handful frozen soya beans
1 skinless cooked chicken breast , shredded
¼ cucumber , peeled, deseeded and chopped
½ avocado , flesh scooped out
few drops Tabasco sauce
juice ½ lemon , plus a lemon wedge
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
5-6 Little Gem lettuce leaves
1 tsp mixed seed

Steps:

  • Blanch the soya beans for 3 mins. Rinse in cold water and drain thoroughly. Put the chicken, beans and cucumber in a bowl.
  • Blitz the avocado, Tabasco, lemon juice and oil in a food processor or with a hand blender. Season, pour into the bowl and mix well to coat.
  • Spoon the mixture into the lettuce leaves (or serve it alongside them) and sprinkle with the seeds. Chill until lunch, then serve with a lemon wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

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