Best Chipotle Lime Avocado Salad Recipes

CHIPOTLE LIME AVOCADO SALAD

Chipotle Lime Avocado Salad image

I use my music to promote a healthy lifestyle, like eating your veggies. This bright salad is loaded with avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes and a little heat factor. -DJ Cavem, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, maple syrup, chipotle pepper and, if desired, cayenne until blended. In another bowl, combine avocados, cucumber and chives. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat. Serve over tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

AVOCADO AND GRILLED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD W/ SKINNY CHIPOTLE-LIME RANCH

Avocado and Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad w/ Skinny Chipotle-Lime Ranch image

Categories Leafy Green Chicken Avocado

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, grilled and diced
10 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
2 medium avocados, ripe, peeled, cored and diced
1.5 cups fresh corn
1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup light mayo
1/4 cup buttermilk (add more if needed)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 chipotle chile peppers in abdob
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 salt and pepper

Steps:

Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl and gently toss. Plate and serve with Chipotle-Lime Ranch
Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until chipotle peppers are well minced. Add in a few more tablespoons of buttermilk to thin as needed. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.

AVOCADO QUINOA SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE LIME DRESSING

Avocado Quinoa Salad with Chipotle Lime Dressing image

I found this on the Cooking Quinoa website and I have subscribed to Wendy's eBooks. This is called a salad but it's really a meal. I used black beans instead of the pinto and it was DELISH! :)

Provided by Cheryl Johnson

Categories Salads

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 c pinto (or black) beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 c cooked quinoa
1 c grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 c fresh cilantro
1 avocado, pitted and chopped
1 chipotle lime dressing (see recipe)

Steps:

1. In a medium bowl combine pinto beans, quinoa, tomato, cilantro and avocado.
2. Toss with desired amount of dressing and serve chilled or at room temperature.
3. Drizzle with additional dressing as desired.