This Chicken Avocado Tomato Salad is a great no cook option! It uses leftover chicken so there’s no heat in the house, it’s quick and easy to make, and it’s full of flavor!
Chicken Avocado Tomato Salad
Do you guys eat many salads during the summer?? I am trying to do better about putting more vegetables into my diet. I’m really good about making sure the kids have a colorful plate and full of nutrition but when it comes to my plate, well who am I kidding, most of the time I am just eating what is left on the kids plates, lol!
But I’ve decided that I need to make my own plate and actually sit down to eat this summer! Even if that means making something a little different from what I am serving my kids. If you guys know me by now, you know how much I hate to make several different dishes just to cater to everyone’s taste at the dinner table, but I’m not getting any younger and I just can’t eat like a kid anymore!
If you are looking for some more great weeknight meals try one of these plans:
- Spicy Chicken Tacos, Homemade Pico de gallo, Guacamole, Quick and Easy Refried Beans
- Simple Marinade for Chicken, Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, fresh fruit
- Grilled Balsamic Chicken Salad, and a simple side salad
Tips for this Chicken Avocado Tomato Salad:
- This salad is meant to use up whatever leftover chicken you have on hand. Leftover rotisserie chicken is great for this and the chicken in these pictures is from this Sweet BBQ Rub for Chicken post.
- This recipe is for 2 but if you are making for 1 you will need to store that cut avocado for later. The best way to do this is to leave as much of the avocado covered by its natural skin. Leave the pit in and tightly wrap in plastic wrap making sure to seal out as much air as possible. It will discolor slightly in 48 hours but it will still be good to eat.
- Feel free to use lemon juice in place of lime juice and feel free to switch out the basil for cilantro.
This salad is a great low carb option!
If you are trying to watch your carbs this is a great way to eliminate those breads and pastas. This Chicken Avocado and Tomato Salad is full of healthy fats from the avocado and olive oil, full of flavor, high in protein, and super easy to make! If you don’t want to turn on your oven or heat up a skillet then this salad is a great option for you!
Chicken Avocado Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken of chioce
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large English cucumber (or if using a regular cucumber be sure to peel it)
- 1 large avocado
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion (more or less to taste)
- 1/4 cup small basil leaves
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut veggies and chicken into bite sized pieces and arrange on a plate or bowl. Sprinkle with basil leaves.
To make dressing:
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar and stir or shake well to combine. Pour over salad when ready to serve.
Notes
- Nutrition info calculated using rotisserie chicken.
Tips for this Chicken Avocado Tomato Salad:
- This salad is meant to use up whatever leftover chicken you have on hand. Leftover rotisserie chicken is great for this and the chicken in these pictures is from this Sweet BBQ Rub for Chicken post.
- This recipe is for 2 but if you are making for 1 you will need to store that cut avocado for later. The best way to do this is to leave as much of the avocado covered by its natural skin. Leave the pit in and tightly wrap in plastic wrap making sure to seal out as much air as possible. It will discolor slightly in 48 hours but it will still be good to eat.
- Feel free to use lemon juice in place of lime juice and feel free to switch out the basil for cilantro.
I totally need low carb options! This is great!
Me too! I need to shed a few pounds, lol!!
Looks so refreshing and deliciously light!
Thank you so much!
This is making my mouth WATER!! I can’t wait to try this!!!
Thank you Julie!