Description
Sumptuous chicken salad nestled in creamy avocado halves creates Mediterranean-inspired comfort on plate. Fresh ingredients combine for elegant protein-packed meal perfect for lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups/480 ml cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- ¼ cup/60 ml celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup/60 ml red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup/60 ml mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 2 tbsps/30 ml fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp/15 ml Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp/5 ml lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Shred cooked chicken into uniform pieces within a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring consistent texture and size.
- Vegetable Integration: Dice celery and mince red onion, blending these crisp ingredients into the chicken mixture for enhanced flavor and textural complexity.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice together, crafting a zesty, creamy binding sauce that will elevate the chicken salad’s overall taste profile.
- Seasoning and Herbal Accent: Fold in chopped parsley, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, distributing seasonings evenly to create a harmonious flavor foundation.
- Avocado Preparation: Slice ripe avocados lengthwise, carefully remove the pit, and gently hollow out each half to accommodate the chicken salad filling.
- Assembly and Presentation: Generously fill avocado halves with the prepared chicken mixture, mounding slightly for an appealing visual presentation, and dust with paprika for a touch of color and warmth.
- Final Flourish: Optionally garnish with additional parsley leaves and serve immediately, accompanied by lemon wedges for an optional citrusy enhancement.
Notes
- Choose Ripe Avocados: Select firm yet slightly soft avocados without bruises or dark spots for the best texture and flavor.
- Control Chicken Moisture: Pat cooked chicken dry before shredding to prevent watery chicken salad and maintain proper consistency.
- Balance Seasoning Carefully: Start with small amounts of salt and pepper, tasting gradually to avoid over-seasoning the delicate chicken mixture.
- Prevent Avocado Browning: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over avocado halves immediately after cutting to slow oxidation and maintain vibrant green color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg