There has been a lot of talk on this site about avocados in the dead of
winter. I see the irony of this situation: seasonal girl talking about foods
out of season. But let me defend myself for just a moment. I like avocado (I
told you I was simple). When I am in the produce section smelling, poking, and selecting the week’s ingredients, sometimes seasonal just does not
matter. In this magnificent modern world of ours, there is perfectly
ripe, edible, and organic produce available to us out of
season. I am not ashamed to grab a ripe avocado (or 4) to make grub in the
middle of a snow storm, and you shouldn’t be either. Especially if you are about to make this
chicken salad.
Avocado replaces much of the mayonnaise in this recipe creating a luxuriously
creamy and fresh chicken salad filled with more nutrients and even more flavor
per inch. Using a store bought rotisserie chicken is another time saver. This
recipe is all about ease and comfort.
It doesn’t hurt that my husband absolutely adores it. He eats this
salad piled high on toast, and I simply love it on top of a baby spinach and tomato
salad with a sprinkle of course celtic sea salt. That’s how we roll.
Avocado Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Nutrition information per serving: 225 calories, 15 grams fat, 19 grams
protein, 4 carbs
Ingredients:
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- ½ small onion, grated
- 1 hardboiled egg, diced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- The juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
- In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, celery, onion, egg, avocado, lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
- Using a potato masher, “mash” all of the ingredients together until desired consistency. Toss with fresh parsley and serve.
I for one could not go all winter and remain seasonal .. .I mean, there are only so many potatoes and root vegetables I can eat. In other words: I completely agree with you! It is most certainly not a sin to eat an avocado : )
ReplyDeleteWellll... I'm eating an avocado right now, so I can't judge. I eat *mostly* seasonally, but sometimes you just need some creamy goodness. Love the look of this salad!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful and refreshing salad. Can't wait to try :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
I always love finding new ways to add avocado into my diet. This looks creamy and delicious. :)
ReplyDeleteSeasonal or not. If I like it, I eat it and this salad sounds great!!!
ReplyDeleteOhhh yummy! I might use leftover rotisserie chicken for this salad. I usually use it for pasta etc, but this avocado salad looks great with the chicken!
ReplyDeleteyou are preaching to the choir!
ReplyDeletei am constantly posting recipes that feature ingredients 'out of season', but there aren't many bloggers in Ecuador so my season gauge probably seems off to most food bloggers!
we gotta cook and share what we love, whatever the season. :)
Yum!! This looks so lovely.
ReplyDeletewhat a great, healthy idea!
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