Description
A vibrant salad featuring grilled chicken marinated in fresh cilantro and lime, combined with crisp vegetables for a refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice it.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Top the salad with the sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with additional lime juice if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier version, add jalapeño slices to the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 28g