Chicken and Avocado Salad with Dressing

This Chicken and Avocado Salad is a refreshing and satisfying low-carb dish that combines tender chicken with creamy avocado and crisp vegetables. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing, it's perfect for a light supper or lunch.

Ingredients

• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 200 grams
• Ripe avocado, diced - 1 medium
• Cherry tomatoes, halved - 100 grams
• Cucumber, diced - 1 medium
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 1/4 medium
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is well coated.
4. Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes for a refreshing flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in healthy fats from avocados, which support heart health.
• Rich in protein from chicken, promoting muscle repair and growth.

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