This salad is everything I love about guacamole all wrapped up in an easy chicken salad.
This guacamole chicken salad was a very happy accident.
Well, not entirely. I was trying to make a salad (and not, say… trying to paint my nails.)
The fact that the chicken was smothered in deconstructed guacamole was an accident. I wanted to make a chicken salad-type thing for lunch and started adding things. Then a lone avocado on the counter was staring me in the face as if to say, “Well, you put lime, cilantro, and onions in there. Were you planning on including me, too?”
Um, yes. I was absolutely planning on doing that.
The fact that both of my kids begged me to make it again tells you how great this was. They ate theirs in pita halves, and I put mine over a bed of Romaine lettuce. I only wish I had more leftover chicken!
If you like this, you might my other favorite chicken salad recipe! Easy Rotisserie Chicken and Apple Salad.
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Guacamole Chicken Salad
This salad is everything I love about guacamole all wrapped up in an easy chicken salad.
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover cooked chicken, cubed or shredded
- 1/3 cup paleo-friendly mayonnaise
- 2-3 T salsa verde (optional)
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (optional)
- 1/2 an avocado, diced
- juice from 1/2 a lime
- generous pinches of salt and ground cumin
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine the chicken, mayo, salsa verde, onion, cilantro, and Cotija cheese (if using). Mix thoroughly. Gently fold in the avocado.
- Add the lime juice, salt, and cumin and stir again gently. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Serve wrapped in lettuce or over chopped salad greens. Or by itself.
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Meagan @ A Zesty Bite
Wednesday 12th of September 2012
I saw this recipe featured at Tasty kitchen and I had to jump over here to say that it looks amazing. My favorite type of salad is chicken salad and I can't wait to try it out with guacamole! Definitely a winner!
Natalie
Thursday 13th of September 2012
Thanks Maegan! I love TK buddies... nice to see you here!
Angela @ AnotherBitePlease
Tuesday 4th of September 2012
This sounds so good - yeah for accidents!
Kristin
Friday 17th of August 2012
I made this Sunday. It was delicious! I have been sharing the link to the recipe with everyone. Thanks.
Abby
Wednesday 8th of August 2012
I'm in foodie heaven right now! Looks so good :)
Cara
Wednesday 8th of August 2012
Sounds pretty fantastic to me :)