Chicken Avocado Salad

Chicken salad with an avocado dressing:

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• Lettuce, shredded
• Red and yellow bell peppers, diced
• Tomatoes, diced
• Cucumbers, diced
• Red onion, finely sliced

For the Chicken:

• 300g chicken breast, diced
• Olive oil
• Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder

For the Dressing:

• 1/2 avocado
• 3 tbsp @dairiday laban (yogurt)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Juice of half a lemon
• Salt and pepper
• Water, to adjust consistency

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
• Season the diced chicken breast with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
• Heat a pan over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil.
• Cook the chicken pieces until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. Make the Dressing:
• In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, laban, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Blend until smooth, adding water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
3. Assemble the Salad:
• In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, diced bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and finely sliced red onion.
• Add the cooled, cooked chicken pieces.
• Pour the avocado dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
4. Serve:
• Serve immediately or chill for a few minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Enjoy your fresh and delicious chicken salad with avocado dressing!