Chicken, Avocado and Cucumber Salad

This salad makes a great lunch with a unique twist on a chicken salad -- the avocado adds the creaminess in place of mayo, and the cilantro and lime juice give it a punch of fresh flavor.  If you’re looking for a great side salad, omit the chicken and serve with a main meal.

Ingredients (salad)

12.5 oz can chicken breast (packed in water), drained (I use Kirkland®)

1 English cucumber, sliced in half circles

½ large red onion, thinly sliced

¼ C. fresh cilantro, chopped

2 avocados, diced

Ingredients: (dressing)

2 T. avocado oil

2 T. lime juice

1 tsp. sea salt

1/8 tsp. black pepper

Directions

1.    Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl (do not mix); set aside.

2.    In a small bowl, whisk dressing with a fork; drizzle over salad.

3.    Gently fold salad to mix.

Servings: 4

Nutrition Info (per serving):

Calories – 256
Fat – 19 g
Protein – 14 g
Carbs – 11 g
Fiber – 6 g
Net carbs – 5 g

Nutrition has been calculated using the MyFitnessPal recipe calculator.