CHICKEN AVOCADO SALAD

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium ripe 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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 44g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

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