This chicken and nectarine salad is one of those combinations I turn to when I want to switch things up without complicating life. I use roast chicken I already have on hand and, in 10 minutes, toss it with watercress, avocado, black olives, and the sweet touch of nectarine. The quantities are for one person, so it's super handy for a meal when I'm on my own.
What I love about this watercress and chicken salad is the contrast of flavors and textures: the avocado adds creaminess and the fruit brings freshness. To dress it, all I use is lime juice, salt, and extra virgin olive oil; it doesn't need a complicated dressing.
If you'd like to try more variations, check out my Chicken salad and Watercress salad with kiwi, another wonderful fruit combo.
Yes, but keep the chicken, watercress, and nectarine in separate airtight containers in the fridge. Add the avocado and dressing right before eating to prevent the avocado from browning and the leaves from going soggy.
You can replace the nectarine with peach, which also pairs wonderfully with roast chicken and lime. Pick one that is ripe yet firm so it holds its shape when tossed.
I don't recommend freezing it once assembled: watercress and fresh fruit lose their crisp texture upon thawing. If you need to freeze anything, do so only with the roast chicken, as long as it's fresh and hasn't been previously frozen.
