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Mexican Avocado Chicken Salad (with Honey Cilantro Dressing)

Angela Easley
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 521 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/2 cup red pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup yellow pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup tortilla chips crushed
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos finely chopped (optional)
  • Grilled or cooked chicken or tofu cubed
  • Half of a lime
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro Cumin Dressing to taste

Honey Cilantro Dressing

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Make the dressing. In a blender, add garlic, vinegar, lime juice, cumin, honey, and cilantro. Blend on medium-high speed until the cilantro is chopped well and the mixture is fully combined. Then, while blending on low sleep, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is thick and emulsified (about 30 seconds). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mix all ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients, juice from half a lime, and 1/3 cup of the dressing. Gently toss with tongs until all of the ingredients are coated in dressing. Add more dressing as necessary and re-toss.
    Chopped cilantro, garlic, and spices in a blender for fresh herb sauce or marinade.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 12gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 804mgFiber: 15g
Keyword honey cilantro dressing, mexican chicken salad
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