Healthy Chicken Salad with Avocado
Looking for a fresh, flavorful, and satisfying meal? This healthy chicken salad with avocado is packed with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tender grilled chicken. Creamy avocado adds richness, while homemade croutons bring the perfect crunch. Toss it all in a zesty garlic dressing, and you’ve got a quick lunch or dinner that’s both nutritious and delicious, ready in just minutes.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 avocado ripe, diced
- 300 –350 g chicken breast boneless and skinless, diced
- ½ iceberg lettuce chopped
- 10 –12 cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced into small pieces
- 150 g canned corn drained
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups bread cubes day-old bread works best
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking chicken
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
For the Dressing
- 100 g Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Fresh herbs parsley, dill, or chives, chopped – optional
- Pepper to taste
Optional Topping
- Grated parmesan or cheddar cheese
Instructions
Step 1
- Toast the croutons – Heat a pan over medium heat, add the bread cubes, drizzle with olive oil, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toast until golden and crispy.
- Cook the chicken – In the same or a clean pan, cook the seasoned chicken breast pieces over medium-high heat until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Chop the lettuce – Slice the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces for a crisp, refreshing salad base.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes – Cut the cherry tomatoes in half to release their flavor and make them easier to eat.
Step 2
- Slice the cucumber – Cut the cucumber into small triangular or bite-sized pieces for a fresh, crunchy texture.
- Dice the avocado – Cut the ripe avocado into small cubes for creamy bites throughout the salad.
- Slice the red onion – Thinly slice the red onion for a mild, tangy bite that balances the creamy dressing.
- Make the garlic yogurt dressing – In a small bowl, add Greek yogurt, a drizzle of olive oil, grated garlic, chopped herbs, fresh lemon juice, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
- Layer the ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, corn, cooked chicken, and diced avocado. Drizzle the garlic yogurt dressing over the top.
- Add the croutons and onion – Sprinkle the crispy croutons and sliced red onion over the salad for crunch and flavor.
Ready to Serve
- Toss everything gently until the dressing coats all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 438 kcal
- Carbs: 32.8 g
- Sugar: 8.5 g
- Fiber: 5.9 g
- Protein: 35.6 g
- Fat: 19.1 g
