Keto Avocado Chicken Salad (Printer-friendly)

Protein-rich avocado and chicken layered with fresh veggies in jars for a quick, nourishing meal.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
02 - Divide the dressing evenly among the bottom of 4 large mason jars.
03 - Layer the salad ingredients in each jar in the following order: red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chicken, avocado, and baby spinach.
04 - Top each jar with chopped cilantro if desired.
05 - Seal jars tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
06 - Shake the jar to distribute the dressing, or pour contents into a bowl and toss before eating.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The dressing stays put at the bottom, keeping everything crisp and ready to shake when hunger hits.
  • It's honestly the easiest way to meal prep without feeling like you're eating the same sad lunch four days straight.
  • No mayo means no guilt, just clean protein and healthy fats that actually keep you satisfied.
02 -
  • Avocado is the only ingredient that actually gets worse in the jar over time, so even if the recipe says two days, eat it on day one for real results.
  • The order matters because oil at the bottom keeps lettuce and tomatoes from getting soggy, something I learned by doing it backwards first.
03 -
  • Room temperature chicken seals flavors better than cold, something I only noticed after making these fifty times.
  • Don't skip the lime juice thinking it doesn't matter, because that acid is what keeps the avocado from browning and gives the whole thing life.
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