Chicken Avocado and Black Bean Salad

Bright, fresh, and packed with flavor, this Chicken Avocado and Black Bean Salad is the ultimate quick-and-easy meal for any occasion! Perfectly tender shredded chicken pairs harmoniously with creamy avocado, protein-rich black beans, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all brought together by a zesty lime-cumin dressing. The addition of fresh cilantro and red onion adds a vibrant, herby kick, while a bed of mixed greens or romaine lettuce creates a hearty base for optional serving. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free, protein-packed salad is a wholesome choice for lunch, dinner, or even meal prep. Serve it fresh and enjoy a healthy burst of flavor in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Chicken breast (cooked and shredded or diced)
• 2 large Avocado (ripe, diced)
• 1 cup Black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 4 cups Mixed greens or romaine lettuce (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare your cooked chicken by shredding or dicing it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

Dice the avocados and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add a tablespoon of lime juice to coat the avocado and prevent browning.

Step 3

Add the black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro to the mixing bowl with the avocado.

Step 4

In a small separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, remaining lime juice, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl.

Step 6

Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Be careful not to mash the avocado.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt, lime juice, or pepper.

Step 8

Optionally, serve the salad over mixed greens or romaine lettuce for a heartier dish.

Step 9

Serve immediately for the freshest flavor, or refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1575.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2128.6

Total Fat 120.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 405.6mg	0%
Sodium 2061.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 95.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.1g	0%
Total Sugars 10.3g
Protein 172.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 320.0mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 4648.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.2%

Protein: 32.0%

Carbs: 17.8%