Chicken and Avocado Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1 large ripe avocado, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup romaine or mixed salad greens
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
• Juice of 1 lime or lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Add-ins:

• Crumbled feta or cotija cheese
• Sliced cucumber
• Corn kernels
• Crushed tortilla chips or roasted nuts for crunch

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and salad greens.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime (or lemon) juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped herbs and optional toppings.
5. Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.

Let me know if you’d like a version with a creamy dressing or a low-carb variation!