Keto Avocado Chicken Salad (Print)

Protein-rich avocado and chicken layers with fresh veggies, ideal for a quick, wholesome meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
02 - Divide the dressing evenly among the bottom of 4 large mason jars.
03 - Layer the salad ingredients in each jar in the following order: red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chicken, avocado, and baby spinach.
04 - Top each jar with chopped cilantro if desired.
05 - Seal jars tightly with lids and refrigerate until ready to serve.
06 - Shake the jar vigorously to distribute dressing evenly, or pour contents into a bowl and toss to combine.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It stays crisp for two days, which means you can prep Sunday night and still have restaurant-quality salad on Wednesday.
  • No mayo means your hands don't feel greasy, and the bright lime flavor tastes lighter than you'd expect.
  • At 28 grams of protein per jar, it actually keeps you full until dinner, not just pretending to.
02 -
  • Layer order is not a suggestion; putting spinach on the bottom will wilt it into sadness by lunchtime, so put it on top as your protective barrier.
  • Avocado turns gray-brown faster than you'd think, so assemble these jars the morning of, not three days ahead, unless you're okay with slightly oxidized (but still edible) avocado.
03 -
  • Pat your diced avocado with a paper towel before layering to remove excess moisture, which prevents it from getting soggy and browning faster.
  • Buy avocados slightly underripe and let them sit overnight; you want them creamy but still holding their shape when you dice them.
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