Ingredients
Method
- If you haven't already, cook your chicken or use pre-cooked chicken. For shredded chicken, you can boil chicken breasts until cooked through and then shred them with two forks. If you prefer diced chicken, simply chop cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Ensure the chicken is cooled to room temperature before proceeding.2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- Wash and hull the fresh strawberries, then quarter them into manageable pieces. Dice one ripe avocado, ensuring it's not too mushy but firm enough to hold its shape. Finely dice the red onion and celery, aiming for small, consistent pieces that will distribute evenly throughout the salad. Chop your fresh cilantro or parsley.1 ripe avocado, diced, 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered, 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced, 1/4 cup celery, finely diced, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), fresh lime or lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. This forms the creamy dressing that binds all the flavors together. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your preference. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Add the cooled cooked chicken, diced avocado, quartered strawberries, diced red onion, and diced celery to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold in the chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced, 1 ripe avocado, diced, 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered, 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced, 1/4 cup celery, finely diced, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Using a rubber spatula or a large spoon, carefully toss all the ingredients together until just combined. The key here is to be gentle to avoid mashing the avocado and strawberries. You want distinct pieces of each ingredient to be visible and enjoyable.
- Before serving, taste the Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or a little extra lime juice if desired. If you're adding any optional ingredients like toasted almonds or red pepper flakes, stir them in now.salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, a handful toasted slivered almonds, a pinch red pepper flakes
- Your delicious Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad is ready to be served! It's fantastic on its own, in lettuce wraps, stuffed into pita bread, or piled high on toast.
Notes
To keep your delicious Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad fresh, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay at its best for up to 2-3 days. Because avocado can brown and soften over time, the salad is best enjoyed within the first couple of days. If you plan to make it further in advance, consider keeping the avocado separate until just before serving to maintain its vibrant color and texture. For freezing, this particular salad is not ideal due to the avocado and fresh fruits, as they can become mushy and waterlogged upon thawing.