Description
Creamy low carb keto avocado chicken salad brings fresh Mediterranean flavors to protein-packed lunches. Delicious ingredients combine for a quick, nutritious meal that satisfies health-conscious diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium avocados
- 2 cups (250 g) shredded cooked chicken
- ⅓ cup (50 g) red onion, diced
- ¼ cup (4 tbsps) fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ medium jalapeño, minced (optional)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lime juice
- ¼ tsp sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Avocado Preparation: Halve ripe avocados, remove flesh, and immediately drizzle with lime juice to prevent oxidation while preserving vibrant color and fresh taste.
- Texture Creation: Mash avocado using a fork, maintaining a rustic, chunky consistency that provides interesting mouthfeel and visual dimension to the salad.
- Ingredient Incorporation: Fold in finely diced red onion, shredded chicken, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño, ensuring even distribution of flavors and ingredients.
- Seasoning Enhancement: Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, gently mixing to balance and elevate the overall taste profile without overwhelming the delicate ingredients.
- Final Refinement: Taste and adjust seasonings, adding additional lime juice or herbs as needed to create a harmonious, zesty chicken salad that celebrates fresh, clean flavors.
Notes
- Prevent Browning Brilliance: Lime juice not only adds zesty flavor but also stops avocados from turning brown, keeping your salad looking fresh and appetizing.
- Texture Mastery: Gently mash avocados with a fork to create a creamy yet chunky consistency that provides exciting mouthfeel and visual interest.
- Spice Control Hack: Remove jalapeño seeds to manage heat level, allowing you to customize the salad’s spiciness without overwhelming the delicate chicken and avocado flavors.
- Seasoning Symphony: Taste and adjust seasonings gradually, ensuring each bite delivers a perfect balance of salt, pepper, and citrusy brightness that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg