Description

This Cilantro Chicken Chopped Salad is a fresh, vibrant dish featuring tender cooked chicken breast mixed with crisp romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, corn, red onion, and avocado, all tossed in a zesty cilantro-lime dressing. Perfect for a quick, nutritious lunch or a light dinner, this salad is easy to prepare with no cooking required beyond pre-cooked chicken, offering a healthy balance of protein, fiber, and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

Salad

3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
½ cup corn kernels
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 avocado, diced

Cilantro Dressing

¼ cup fresh cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Combine Salad Ingredients: Place the chopped romaine lettuce, diced cooked chicken breast, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, corn kernels, finely chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, and diced avocado in a large mixing bowl.
Prepare Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic clove, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the dressing is smooth and well emulsified.
Dress the Salad: Pour the freshly blended cilantro dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl.
Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing, ensuring all flavors are well distributed.
Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crisp textures at their best.

Notes

Rotisserie chicken works well for a quick and convenient protein option.
Adding black beans boosts the protein and fiber content, making the salad more filling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American