Chicken, Melon and Avocado Salad

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Servings: 4-6 |
Prep: 20 Mins |
Cook: N/A

Chicken, Melon and Avocado Salad

Clock Icon 20 Mins
Servings: 4-6
Prep: 20 Mins
Cook: N/A

Chicken, Melon and Avocado Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 g) cooked chicken, cubed (about 2 chicken breasts)
  • 3 cups (750 ml) seedless watermelon, cubed
  • 1 (1) English cucumber, cubed
  • 1 (1) Peak of the Market yellow bell pepper, cubed
  • 1 (1) Peak of the Market small red onion, diced
  • 1 (1) avocado, cubed
  • ¼ cup (65 ml) cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ cup (65 ml) fresh mint, chopped

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup (65 ml) canola oil
  • 4 Tbsp (60 ml) fresh orange juice
  • 3 Tbsp (45 ml) fresh lime juice
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt
  • 1/8 tsp (0.625) fresh cracked pepper

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper and onion.
  2. In a jar with a lid combine oil, orange juice, lime juice, salt and pepper.
  3. Secure lid on the jar and shake the jar until the dressing is combined.
  4. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Pour dressing over the chicken and melon mixture and toss lightly to combine. Add the avocado, cilantro and mint. Mix gently.