Greek Avocado Chicken Salad is a delicious and nutritious dish combining the creamy richness of avocado with the freshness of Greek flavors. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
Ingredients:
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or diced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken: Cook chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center, either by grilling, baking, or boiling. Allow them to cool, then shred or dice the chicken.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Mix Well: Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to serving plates or bowls and serve immediately.
- Optional Additions: You can customize this salad by adding additional ingredients such as chopped bell peppers, sliced cucumbers, or cooked quinoa for added texture and flavor.
- Enjoy! This Greek Avocado Chicken Salad is best enjoyed fresh, but any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
