Healthy and Delicious Avocado Chicken and Corn Salad
We all know there’s nothing better to enjoy on a hot day than a perfectly chilled, slightly crunchy, and sweet salad. Something that is filling and hearty, yet is still on the lighter side. And bonus if you don’t have to do any actual cooking to prepare it! This Avocado Chicken with Corn Salad checks all of the boxes, and then some. It’s a no-cook salad that is also mayo-free but still has a great creamy texture thanks to the avocados. You’ll love this super simple dump-and-toss salad that you can make in only 15 minutes. It can even be prepared several hours in advance. And even though it includes just a handful of wholesome ingredients there are LOTS of big and delicious flavors in every bite!
Ingredients You Need
Because lime juice is used as the base of the dressing, this salad can be made several hours ahead of serving, without browning the avocado or apple chunks. It also includes cooked chicken, so it’s great to make with store-bought rotisserie chicken or crockpot shredded chicken. For this delightful summer salad recipe you need:
Cooked chicken – chopped or shreddedAvocados – cut into chunksFrozen corn – thawedFrozen shelled edamame – thawedFirm apple – cut into 3/4 inch chunksScallions – choppedLime – juiceHoney – or agave nectarSeasonings – garlic powder, salt, and pepper
How to Make Avocado Chicken Salad with Corn
This 15 minute no-cook summer salad recipe is made in 3 simple steps: Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to use.
Recipe Variations
Feel free to omit the edamame, or swap with black beans for a southwestern kick.I prefer sweet red apples, but you can use green granny smiths for more of a tangy, tart bite.In a pinch, you can use canned corn instead of frozen. Just be sure to thoroughly rinse and drain them first. If you’re feeling extra ambitious, you can steam fresh corn and cut off the cooled kernels to use.Add diced red or white onion for extra crunch and flavor.Make this a vegetarian avocado and corn salad by subbing chicken for rinsed and drained garbanzo beans. For a vegan version, also sub the honey for agave nectar.
How to Keep Homemade Avocado Chicken Salad
This dish will stay delicious for several hours after it’s made. Store in a sealed container with a lid, and keep in the fridge until ready to serve. The lime juice will keep the avocados nice and green for the day. However, after more than a day or so the avocados won’t have quite the same lovely fresh taste.
Looking for More Healthy Summer Salad Recipes?
Fresh Peach Salad Recipe with BasilThe Ultimate Southern Chicken Salad RecipeGrilled Tuna and Avocado SaladSummer Cobb Salad RecipeGrilled Corn Salad with Smoky Vinaigrette
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