Avocado and Chicken Salad
February/March 2007; Vol. 15, No. 1
Yield:4 servings
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped (6 cups)
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and sliced
- 1 pound cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Whisk together oil, lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Combine lettuc, tomatoes, and cucmber in a large mixing bowl. Toss with half of the dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates.
- Toss chicken with 2 tablespoons of the remaining dressing and divide among salads. Top with avocado slices, drizzle with remaining dressing, and serve.
Nutrition facts (per 3-cup serving): Calories 380, Carbohydrate 10 grams (g), Total fat 24.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 38 g, Sodium 240 milligrams
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