Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Salad
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Salad is an explosion of fresh flavors and vibrant colors that will delight your palate! This easy-to-make dish features tender, marinated chicken grilled to perfection, served on a bed of crisp baby spinach and topped with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet corn. It’s a nutritious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 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 (seeded and chopped)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 large avocado (diced)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, jalapeño, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Place chicken breasts in a bowl and pour in half of the marinade. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grill chicken for about 12-14 minutes or until fully cooked.
- While the chicken cooks, combine baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, corn, and diced avocado in a large bowl.
- Once grilled, let the chicken rest before slicing into strips. Top the salad with sliced chicken and drizzle with remaining marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg