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2. **Add the chicken and vegetables:**
– To the same bowl, add the shredded or chopped chicken, diced avocados, celery, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro or parsley. Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.
3. **Adjust seasoning:**
– Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
4. **Serve:**
– Serve the avocado chicken salad immediately for the freshest flavor. It can be enjoyed on its own, on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or wrapped in a tortilla for a delicious wrap.
### Tips:
– **Chicken preparation:** For convenience, use store-bought rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken. You can also poach chicken breasts in water with a bit of salt, pepper, and garlic until cooked through.
– **Avocado ripeness:** Make sure to use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture. A ripe avocado should yield slightly to gentle pressure when squeezed.
– **Storage:** This salad is best enjoyed fresh due to the avocados. If you need to store it, cover tightly with plastic wrap to prevent the avocados from browning and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
– **Make it heartier:** Add boiled eggs or cooked bacon bits for extra protein and flavor.
Enjoy your **Avocado Chicken Salad**—a healthy, creamy, and refreshing meal that’s perfect for any occasion!
