Chicken Lime Chopped Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this Chicken Lime Chopped Salad—a flavor-packed combination of juicy grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and an array of fresh, colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and creamy avocado. Infused with zesty lime juice and fragrant cilantro, this vibrant dish is topped with a simple honey-lime vinaigrette that strikes the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Seasoned to perfection with garlic, cumin, and a hint of spice, the grilled chicken adds a hearty, smoky flavor that ties the salad together. Ready in just 35 minutes, this wholesome and satisfying recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or meal prep for busy weeks. Healthy, refreshing, and utterly delicious, it's a must-try for lovers of fresh, citrusy flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 1 large Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Lime zest

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spices evenly into the chicken.

Step 2

Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 3

While the chicken cooks, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large salad bowl.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely slice the red onion, and cube the avocado. Add these to the salad bowl along with the chopped lettuce.

Step 5

Finely chop fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, lime zest, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing.

Step 7

Slice the grilled chicken into strips and arrange them on top of the chopped salad.

Step 8

Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the salad and toss well to combine, or serve the dressing on the side.

Step 9

Garnish with additional cilantro if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1655.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1364.5

Total Fat 71.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 286mg	0%
Sodium 2822.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.1g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 123.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 381.5mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 3038.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 35.1%

Carbs: 18.9%