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Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad

Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad: A Protein-Packed Delight

This Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad is a protein-packed delight, with fresh ingredients and an indulgent dressing, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts can be grilled, pan-seared, or poached
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil for cooking
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Dressing
  • 1 ripe Avocado provides creamy texture
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt dairy-free yogurt as substitute
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise vegan mayonnaise for dairy-free
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice brightens flavors
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Chives or dried alternatives
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley or dried alternatives
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill or dried alternatives
  • 1 clove Garlic or garlic powder if unavailable
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion sliced
  • 1 stalk Celery diced
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens romaine or spinach alternatives

Equipment

  • Grill pan or skillet
  • Blender
  • mixing bowl
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Cook Chicken: Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes each side until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into chunks.
  3. Make Dressing: Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chives, parsley, dill, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust texture with water if needed.
  4. Combine Salad: In a bowl, mix salad greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and celery.
  5. Assemble: Add cooked chicken and drizzle dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat.
  6. Serve: Transfer to plates and enjoy fresh, adding optional garnishes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 33gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store dressing and cooked chicken separately from the greens for freshness. Use extra lime juice to refresh dressing if stored.

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