Chicken Mint and Lime Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with fresh ingredients, this Chicken Mint and Lime Salad is a refreshing twist on a classic salad with a tropical flair! Grilled chicken breasts seasoned to perfection crown a vibrant mix of crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, and fragrant mint leaves, all resting on a bed of mixed greens. A homemade lime dressing, infused with honey, soy sauce, and lime zest, ties it all together with a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a healthy dish to impress your guests, this salad is ready in just 35 minutes and serves up pure freshness in every bite. Ideal for summer dining or anytime you crave a light yet flavorful meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
Preheat your grill or stove-top grill pan to medium-high heat.
Brush the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season them with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Grill the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salad ingredients. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely slice the red onion into slivers. Tear the mint leaves into smaller pieces if they are large.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, soy sauce, lime zest, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and mint leaves.
Drizzle the lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad or mix it in, depending on your preference.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Chicken Mint and Lime Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 3135 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.4 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 121.6 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 569 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 3037 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
