Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 medium avocado, ripe – peeled and pit removed
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried basil, roughly chopped
  • 1-2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 3/4 cups cubed cooked chicken (~3/4 lb.) – leftover chicken or turkey works great!
  • 1/3 cup diced celery
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup grapes, halved or ¼ cup dried cranberries or cherries
  • ½ apple, diced (~½ cup)
  • ¼ cup walnuts, chopped or nuts of choice

Instruction

  • In a blender or food processor, blend the avocado, lemon juice, olive oil, basil, salt and pepper until smooth and creamy, scraping sides as needed. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, red onion, grapes, apples, and nuts.
  • Stir in avocado dressing with other ingredients. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve on top of a bed of greens, in a lettuce wrap or on top of cucumber slices.