Chicken Salad with Tangy Lime Dressing
Brighten up your lunch or dinner with this refreshing Chicken Salad with Tangy Lime Dressing! Packed with vibrant vegetables like crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and creamy avocado, this salad is as colorful as it is delicious. Tender, pan-seared chicken breast adds hearty protein, while a zesty lime dressing, infused with honey, Dijon mustard, and fresh garlic, ties everything together with a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this easy-to-make salad is ready in just 35 minutes and offers a satisfying, healthy meal for four. Perfect for summer gatherings or meal prepping, this dish is a must-try for anyone craving bold flavors and wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (73°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables: chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, finely slice the red onion, dice the avocado, and chop the fresh cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the prepared lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
Add the sliced chicken to the salad bowl.
Drizzle the tangy lime dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Chicken Salad with Tangy Lime Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.5 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 1755 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 124.0 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 3883 mg | 83% | |
*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.
