Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Salad
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Salad is the perfect blend of vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients that will brighten your dinner table. This refreshing salad features tender, marinated chicken grilled to perfection, paired with an array of colorful vegetables including baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, corn, and creamy avocado. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes of prep time—but it’s also a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or at any family gathering. The zesty cilantro lime marinade infuses the chicken with delightful flavor while providing a nutritious boost. Make it ahead of time for those busy weeknights, and watch it become a household favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- 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 (halved)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 large avocado (diced)
Instructions
- In a small food processor, blend cilantro, garlic, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, jalapeño, salt, and pepper until nearly smooth.
- Coat chicken breasts in half of the marinade; refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat and grill the chicken for about 12-14 minutes until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, and diced avocado.
- Add sliced grilled chicken to the salad mixture and drizzle with remaining marinade. Toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg