Description
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the zest of lime and the freshness of cilantro, making it a perfect option for any meal. This salad features tender grilled chicken marinated in a zesty concoction, served over a bed of nutritious baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, corn, and creamy avocado. Whether you’re looking for a light weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for your next summer barbecue, this salad is both delicious and nutritious. With its colorful ingredients and customizable options, it’s sure to please everyone at your table. Enjoy all the fresh flavors while knowing you’re eating something healthy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and jalapeño until smooth to create the marinade.
- Coat chicken breasts with marinade in a bowl; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill over medium heat; grill chicken for about 12-14 minutes until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, mix baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, corn, diced avocado, and sliced red onion.
- Slice grilled chicken and add on top of the salad; drizzle with remaining marinade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg