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Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and flavorful Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad made with shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime-infused mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a light meal or sandwich filling, this salad is easy to prepare and bursting with bright, fresh flavors.

Ingredients

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Chicken Salad

  • 3 cups chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
  • 1 cup celery (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)

Dressing

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Whisk together until smooth and well blended.
  2. Mix the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded or chopped chicken, finely chopped celery, yellow onion, red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro. Pour the prepared mayonnaise dressing over the mixture and stir until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  3. Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 1 hour. This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
  4. Serve: Once chilled, serve the salad cold. It pairs wonderfully on its own, in sandwiches, wraps, or over greens. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For more zest, add an extra squeeze of lime juice before serving.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter option.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
  • Make sure to finely chop vegetables to ensure they blend well with the chicken and dressing.
  • Keep the salad refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days for best freshness.

Keywords: Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad, chicken salad, lime dressing, easy chicken salad, no cook chicken salad, healthy chicken recipe

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