Chicken salad with avocado and hard-boiled eggs

 

Ingredients:

 

2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped; grilled or roasted work great!)
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 large avocado, chopped
2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cucumber, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to dress and keep the avocado fresh)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped for garnish

 

Preparation steps:

 

1. *Prepare the chicken :*
Cook your chicken if you need to, then shred or cut it into bite-sized pieces. Grilled or roasted chicken adds great flavor!

2. *Boil the eggs :*
Hard-boil the eggs by simmering them for 10 minutes, then cool them in an ice bath before peeling and slicing.

3. *Handle the avocado :*
Chop the avocado into cubes and top with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to keep it fresh and green.

4. *Build the salad :*
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped eggs, chopped avocado, mixed greens, red onion, and cucumber.

5. *Make the dressing :*
Whisk together the remaining lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

6.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat everything evenly.

You can add freshly chopped herbs like parsley or cilantro, and enjoy immediately!

️ Serving Size: Serves 2-4
Calorie Count: About 350-400 calories per serving