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Grandma’s Secret Chicken Avocado Salad

Creamy avocado, juicy chicken, sweet corn, crunchy chips, and a flavorful dressing — an easy salad you’ll want to make again and again!

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• ¾ cup corn, drained
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup finely diced red onion
• 2 cups chopped lettuce
• ½ cup tortilla chips, lightly crushed
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

For the Dressing

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp water, as needed to thin

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken:
   Use cooked, cooled chicken breast. Dice or shred it into bite-sized pieces.
2. Make the dressing:
   Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add a little water if you prefer a thinner dressing.
3. Build the salad:
   Add lettuce, chicken, corn, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro to a large bowl.
4. Add the dressing:
   Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
5. Add the crunch:
   Crush the tortilla chips into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle them over the salad right before serving so they stay crunchy.
6. Finish:
   Add shredded cheddar if desired and a squeeze of fresh lime.

💪 High-Protein / Low-Carb Option

For a higher-protein, lower-carb version, use extra chicken, reduce the corn and tortilla chips, and use Greek yogurt as the main dressing base. You can also replace the chips with toasted low-carb tortilla pieces for crunch.

Tip: If preparing ahead, keep the avocado, dressing, and chips separate and combine them just before eating.