Avocado Chicken Salad

It's gotten hot really quickly here in the DC area and I've found myself searching through my recipes for lighter, summer-y food that I don't have to turn the oven on for. I found this simple recipe in a magazine and the fun variety of flavors quickly won over the hearts (and tummies) of my family.

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The ingredients: The ingredients:
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 Tbs. lemon juice, divided
2 cups cubed cooked chicken ( I grilled mine)
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 tsp. ground ginger
Lettuce leaves, optional
Pita bread, optional

Directions:

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 or in toasted pita pockets. Serves 5.

Enjoy!