Chicken salad with balsamic cilantro dressing

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Recipe for a quick and tasty homemade chicken salad with mixed greens, avocado, tomato, cucumber, onions and balsamic cilantro dressing - a great way to use chicken leftovers for a delicious lunch salad.

Ingredients

For the balsamic cilantro dressing:
• 1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, adjust based on your preference
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, adjust based on your preference
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tablespoon roughly chopped cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the chicken salad:
• ~2 cups of your choice of mixed salad greens
• ½ avocado, diced or sliced
• 5-6 grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
• A few slices of red onion
• 5-6 slices of cucumber
• ½ cup shredded cooked chicken
• A few coarsely chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

1. To prepare the salad dressing, place the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk lightly. Can be made ahead of time, refrigerate until ready to use.
2. To prepare the salad, arrange the mixed salad greens on a large plate, add the diced avocado, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, shredded chicken, and the chopped cilantro.
3. Pour the balsamic cilantro dressing over the salad, toss and serve immediately.