Recipe: Chicken-Avocado Salad 🥑
Description:
This Chicken-Avocado Salad is perfect for those scorching hot days when you need something refreshing and light. With its easy preparation and ability to be made ahead of time, it’s a lifesaver for busy days. Plus, it pairs wonderfully with hot garlic bread, creating a delightful contrast of flavors that will leave your taste buds tingling with satisfaction.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 stalks of celery
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lettuce leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot pepper sauce (optional)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 351.5
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7g
- Cholesterol: 145.8mg
- Sodium: 102.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.2g
- Fiber: 8.3g
- Sugar: 1.4g
- Protein: 23.2g
Instructions:
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. | Begin by scooping the pulp out of the avocado shells, ensuring to reserve the shells for later use. |
| 2. | Dice the avocado pulp into small, bite-sized pieces. |
| 3. | In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, celery, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and a dash of hot pepper sauce if you desire a spicy kick. |
| 4. | Season the mixture with salt and pepper to suit your taste preferences. |
| 5. | Gently fold in the diced avocado pulp, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the chicken mixture. |
| 6. | Carefully fill each avocado shell with the chicken and avocado mixture, ensuring they are generously filled to the brim. |
| 7. | Top each filled avocado with slices of hard-boiled egg, adding a decorative touch and additional flavor. |
| 8. | Serve the chicken-avocado salad on a crisp bed of lettuce leaves, allowing the vibrant colors and textures to shine through. |
Serving Suggestions:
This Chicken-Avocado Salad is best enjoyed chilled, making it the ideal dish to prepare ahead of time and refrigerate until serving. Pair it with warm garlic bread to create a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether it’s a picnic in the park or a casual dinner at home, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So, embrace the simplicity and freshness of this recipe, and let its vibrant flavors transport you to a culinary paradise! 🌟
