Avocado Chicken Salad
This is the first time I've ever shared this recipe, but it's one that my family and friends request for every outing we have! I like to serve it with crackers or sometimes in pita bread for a filling grab-and-go lunch. —Karlene Johnson, Mooresville, North Carolina
5 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe California Avocado, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 medium tart apple, chopped
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Lettuce leaves, optional
Directions
- In a small bowl, toss avocado with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; set
- aside. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, apple, celery,
- mayonnaise, walnuts, ginger and remaining lemon juice. Stir in
- avocado. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired. Yield: 5
- servings.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.