Chicken and Avocado Salad

This Chicken and Avocado Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken breast with creamy avocado and fresh vegetables. It's perfect for a healthy lunch, providing a balance of protein, healthy fats, and vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams
• Ripe avocado - 1 medium
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams
• Cucumber - 1/2 medium
• Red onion - 1/4 medium
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Cook the chicken breast by boiling it in water for about 15 minutes or until fully cooked, then let it cool and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
2. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables by halving the cherry tomatoes, slicing the cucumber, and finely chopping the red onion.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
4. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into the bowl with the other ingredients.
5. Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the salad, then season with salt and black pepper.
6. Gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed, being careful not to mash the avocado.
7. Serve the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from avocado that promote heart health.

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