Best Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad With Melon Relish Recipes

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN SALAD

Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad image

This cilantro lime chicken salad is simple to make and full of fresh bold flavors. It makes a great lunch or snack when served on chips, crackers, tortillas, or stuffed in an avocado or pepper. This recipe is naturally gluten and dairy free.

Provided by Kimber

Categories Lunch

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups chicken breast (shredded or chopped )
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup celery (finely chopped)
1/2 cup yellow onion (finely chopped)
1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
1/2 cup cilantro (chopped )
Juice of 1 lime

Steps:

Combine the mayonnaise, with the garlic, salt, pepper, and lime juice and mix.
In a large bowl, stir the chicken, celery, onion, bell pepper, and cilantro with the mayo mixture until everything is coated.
Chill for 1 hour for flavors to meld.
Serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 136 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 424 mg, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

NORDSTROM LIME AND CHICKEN CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING

Nordstrom Lime and Chicken Cilantro Salad Dressing image

Toss this dressing with baby greens, corn, chicken breasts, plum tomatoes, jack cheese, roasted red pepper and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Provided by kelleha

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 bottle dressing, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice
1 garlic clove
2 teaspoons chipotle chiles
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup canola oil
1 cup cilantro

Steps:

Chipotle chilies should be in adobe sauce and can be found in the Mexican section of your store.
-Chop Cilantro and set aside.
- Mince garlic and set aside.
- Puree Chipotle chilies in food processor.
- Add all ingredients except oil and cilantro to processor and blend.
- Slowly add stream of oil to form emulsion.
- Add cilantro to processor and pulse to combine.
Toss this dressing with baby greens, corn, chicken breasts, plum tomatoes, jack cheese, roasted red pepper and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 146.6, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 0.1

DELICIOUS CILANTRO CHICKEN SALAD

Delicious Cilantro Chicken Salad image

This delicious and tasty chicken salad is seasoned with fresh chopped cilantro, lime juice, and poultry seasoning.

Provided by matchin

Categories Salad

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon garlic powder, plus more to taste
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch poultry seasoning, or more to taste
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup red onion, chopped
¼ cup slivered almonds, or to taste
3 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
2 squeezes lime juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add chicken. Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a large mixing bowl.
Add celery, red onion, and almonds to the bowl with the chicken. Toss in mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro. Season with additional salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add additional mayonnaise if salad seems too dry.
Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 98.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g