Description
Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad is a refreshing dish that combines tender shredded chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy avocado ranch dressing. Perfect for picnics or quick lunches, this salad offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it an instant favorite at any gathering. Whip up this easy recipe for a nutritious meal that keeps well in the fridge for days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; grill for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Allow the chicken to cool slightly before shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mash the avocados and mix in ranch dressing and lemon juice until creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped spinach, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Pour the avocado dressing over the mixture.
- Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg