Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Salad
If you’re craving a light yet satisfying meal, the Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Salad is your go-to dish. Bursting with vibrant flavors and packed with nutrition, this salad features tender grilled chicken marinated in zesty lime and fresh cilantro, complemented by crunchy veggies like baby spinach and avocado. Perfect for busy weeknights or summer picnics, this recipe brings together simplicity and taste in just minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 jalapeño or red chili
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 large avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Blend cilantro, garlic, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, jalapeño, salt, and pepper until nearly smooth.
- Marinate the Chicken: Coat chicken breasts in marinade and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium heat and cook chicken for about 12-14 minutes until charred and cooked through.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, and diced avocado.
- Serve: Slice grilled chicken and place it on top of the salad. Drizzle with reserved marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg