Description
Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad with Mango Avocado Salsa is a vibrant, refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This salad features succulent marinated chicken paired with crispy romaine lettuce and colorful grilled red peppers, all topped with a sweet-and-savory mango avocado salsa. The zesty cilantro lime dressing not only enhances the flavors but also serves as a marinade, making every bite a burst of freshness. Ideal for light lunches or dinners, this salad will impress your guests at gatherings or satisfy your cravings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets
- 5 cups romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 large mango
- 1 avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro, garlic, honey, brown sugar, cumin, and salt in a bowl. Reserve one-third for dressing.
- Marinate chicken in the remaining mixture for at least 15 minutes (up to 2 hours for best flavor).
- Heat oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Grill red pepper until tender.
- Combine diced mango, avocado, green onion, and reserved dressing in a bowl to make the salsa.
- Assemble salad by layering romaine leaves, grilled peppers, sliced chicken, and mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 632mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg