Mighty Green Chicken Salad

This mighty green chicken salad is fresh, zesty, herby, and a tad spicy. The avocado base is combined with lime, jalapeño, fresh ginger, mint, cilantro and more to create a refreshing twist on the common chicken salad. It’s definitely reminiscent of spring and summer, and makes for a delicious lunch that comes together in a pinch.

I enjoyed eating this over greens with plantain chips on the side. It would also be fantastic with grain-free lime tortilla chips, in a grain-free tortilla or lettuce wrap, on top of a baked sweet potato, or with sliced veggies. Lots of possibilities to say the least!

Cheers and enjoy!

UPDATE: Catch the replay from Tuesday, April 10 of me making this recipe on KATU Afternoon Live. Visit HERE to watch!

Mighty Green Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or cubed (roughly 1 lb or so of meat)
• 1 large ripe avocado, sliced into quarters and peeled
• 1 small lime, juiced
• 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (leave some seeds in if you want it spicier)
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
• Sea salt, to taste
• 2 green onions, chopped

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mash the avocado. Add the all the remaining ingredients, except the chicken and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
2. Next, add the chicken into the avocado mixture and stir well to coat.
3. Serve over greens, with sliced veggies, plantain chips, or in a grain-free tortilla or lettuce wrap.
4. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.