Avocado Chicken Salad
This is the first time I've ever shared this recipe, but it's one that my family and friends request for every outing we have! I like to serve it with crackers or sometimes in pita bread for a filling grab-and-go lunch.
This is the first time I've ever shared this recipe, but it's one that my family and friends request for every outing we have! I like to serve it with crackers or sometimes in pita bread for a filling grab-and-go lunch.
- Carbohydrate 13.1065602033314 g
- Cholesterol 147.000000010651 mg
- Fat 51.6250824100123 g
- Fiber 4.46693798336384 g
- Protein 37.3047830002154 g
- Saturated Fat 10.7748916415216 g
- Serving Size 1 1 (295g)
- Sodium 419.833780242634 mg
- Sugar 8.63962221996752 g
- Trans Fat 13.3847036684907 g
- Calories 662 calories
Step-by-step
- In a small bowl, toss avocado with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, apple, celery, mayonnaise, walnuts, ginger and remaining lemon juice.
- Stir in avocado.
- Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired.
Creamy green avocado cubes coated in bright lemon juice sit alongside crisp red grapes, tart chopped apple, and toasted walnuts, creating distinct contrasts between soft and crunchy textures. Preparing this dish requires attention to the ripeness of the produce and the uniformity of the cuts to ensure every bite delivers a balanced mixture of ingredients.
Judging Fruit Ripeness and Texture
Selecting the right avocado involves pressing the skin gently; it should yield slightly to firm pressure without feeling soft or bruised inside. Toss the cubed avocado in one tablespoon of lemon juice immediately after cutting to coat the exposed surfaces, as the citric acid slows down the enzymatic browning process. Toast the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for four to five minutes until fragrant, shaking the pan frequently to prevent scorching before folding them into the mixture.
Serving and Accompaniments
Serve the finished salad immediately while the apples and celery retain their crisp cellular structure, or chill it for up to two hours to let the flavors meld. Pairing the mixture with sturdy, neutral vehicles such as whole-grain crackers or hollowed-out pita bread provides structural support for the heavy mayonnaise dressing and dense protein chunks. Lettuce leaves placed beneath the mound catch any escaping moisture and add a clean, watery crunch that contrasts with the rich dressing.
