Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad combining fresh ingredients, lean chicken, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil (65ml)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 small chicken breasts (400g/14oz)
- ½ tsp chipotle powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 avocado, chunky diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¾ cup corn kernels, canned and drained
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro, finely chopped
- 5 heaped cups cos / romaine lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Place the lime juice, honey, 1/4 cup olive oil, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and black pepper into a jar. Shake well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Marinate the chicken: Put 2 tablespoons of the dressing in a ziplock bag. Add the chipotle powder, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Seal and massage the bag to coat the chicken, then marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 8 minutes, ensuring that it’s cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Mix the dressing: Add 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander to the dressing and shake to combine.
- Combine veggies: In a large bowl, combine the diced avocado, corn, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion. Drizzle with some of the dressing and toss gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Prepare the lettuce: In another bowl, place the bite-sized pieces of lettuce and drizzle with a little dressing, tossing gently to coat all the leaves.
- Assemble the salad: On a serving platter, lay out the lettuce. Top it with the salsa-style avocado mixture and the sliced chicken. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, you can replace chicken with grilled tofu. For added flavors, try using fresh herbs and seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg