Chicken-Guacamole Salad with a Big Squeeze of Fresh Lime…
chicken-guacamole salad 3-4 servings
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped roughly, divided
- 1/2 cup fresh green pepper, chopped in 1/2″ pieces
- 1/4 cup red sweet pepper, chopped in 1/2 ” pieces
- 1/2 jalapeño, minus seeds and veins, very finely minced (for more heat, use the whole pepper)
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced
- 1 cup roughly chopped tomatoes
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped
- 1 cup cooked rice seasoned with a light sprinkle of salt and pepper
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 Lime, cut in half (Cut one of the halves into slices)
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar grated
Mix cilantro through tomatoes in a large bowl, reserving 2 T cilantro. Stir in avocados. Mix the reserved 2 T cilantro into the cooked rice and add the rice to the guacamole salad. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Squeeze half of the lime over the salad. Add chopped chicken breasts and spinach and stir gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve mounded, with a piece of lime on each plate to use at table.
Cook’s Notes: Don’t even have the energy to chop, stir, or cook? Buy a roasted deli chicken and pre-made guac for an even easier meal. Many shops now sell freshly-made pico de gallo or salsa. The packages of microwave rice would work well for this dinner and would cut both time and kitchen heat.
Wine? Not. It’s time for a margarita or a beer. (Ok, Sangria, Riesling or an Oregon Pinot Blanc if you have to have wine.)
Dessert? Lemon sorbet.
about avocados from the California avocado commission
![]() |
courtesy ca avocado commission |
Calories, yes. Cholesterol, no.
Avocados provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid. They also act as a “nutrient booster” by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients, such as alpha and beta-carotene and lutein, in foods that are eaten with the fruit.
Avocados and Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but a healthy diet and exercise plan may help reduce your risk of developing the life-threatening illness.
The American Heart Association (AHA) Dietary Guidelines recommend a diet that has at least five servings of fruits and vegetables, contains up to 30% of calories from fats (primarily unsaturated) and is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, trans fats and sodium while being rich in potassium. Avocados can help you meet the AHA dietary guidelines because they have both monosaturated and polyunsaturated fat and contain potassium.
If you liked this, you might like other avocado recipes like Shrimp Cobb from More Time at the Table
or
Pico de Gallo Halibut on Warm Rice Salad with Bacon Pintos from More Time at the Table

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Every Friday for the foreseeable future, I’ll be blogging one of the 38 healthiest ingredients from POWER FOODS : 150 DELICIOUS RECIPES WITH THE 38 HEALTHIEST INGREDIENTS by the editors of Whole Living Magazine.
38 Power Foods is a group effort! Stop by these other blogs and see what they’re cooking each week as we team up to bring you some of the healthiest cooking available:
Sarah – Everything in the Kitchen Sink
.
As we go along, I’m guessing we’ll get some other writers involved. If you’re interested in joining the gang writing each week, get in touch with Mireya from My Healthy Eating Habits: Mireya@MyHealthyEatingHabits.com
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
two-dog kitchen and around the ‘hood
first three taken with my iphone
![]() |
Sweet Peas next door in front yard |
![]() |
My hydrangeas from the west garden |
![]() |
South garden hostas in bloom |
![]() |
All the toys are mine, you see. Right? |
Sing a new song,
Alyce