Cilantro Chicken Salad
Brighten up your lunch or dinner routine with this vibrant and zesty Cilantro Chicken Salad! Packed with lean, juicy chicken breast seasoned to perfection and served atop a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, this recipe is a refreshing delight. The medley of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion adds a colorful crunch, while the homemade lime-cilantro dressing, infused with a hint of honey and cumin, ties it all together with tangy, herbaceous flavors. Quick and easy to make in just 35 minutes, this salad is a perfect choice for a nutritious meal that feels indulgent. Ideal for meal prep or entertaining, this healthy cilantro chicken salad will become a go-to favorite for those craving fresh, bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Cilantro
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the salad base by chopping the romaine lettuce, halving the cherry tomatoes, slicing the cucumber, and dicing the red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, minced garlic, ground cumin, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make the dressing.
Roughly chop the cilantro and mix it into the salad base.
Toss the salad with the dressing until well combined.
Top the salad with the sliced chicken and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.7 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 3194 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 72.5 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1761 mg | 37% | |
*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.
