Best Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad With Melon Relish Recipes

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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

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

DELICIOUS CILANTRO CHICKEN SALAD



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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

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

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MELON RELISH



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This tropical-tasting melon relish is sweet and very flavorful. It tastes so good with the tender chicken breasts and is perfect for summer. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
RELISH:
1 cup diced cantaloupe
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, ginger, nutmeg and pepper. Rub over both sides of chicken. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat 6-8 minutes on each side, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the relish ingredients. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN SALAD WITH MELON RELISH



CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN SALAD WITH MELON RELISH image

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Fruit     Leafy Green     Vegetable

Yield 4 salads

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon seeded, minced jalapeno pepper
1/2 cup lime juice
1 green onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons bottled oil and vinegar dressing
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup diced cantaloupe
1/2 cup diced jicama
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
6 cups bite-size mixed salad greens
Cilantro sprigs
Lime slices
Fresh raspberries
Cantaloupe slices

Steps:

  • 1. In zip-lock plastic bag, mix together lime juice, maple syrup, cilantro, cumin and garlic salt. Reserve 4 tablespoons mixture and set aside. Place chicken in plastic bag, seal and shake to coat. Refrigerate and marinate 30 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade; set aside. 2. In small saucepan, place marinade and heat to boiling; boil 1 minute. 3. Place chicken on broiler pan. Set temperature control at Broil and arrange oven rack so chicken is about 6 inches from heat. Broil, turning and brushing with marinade, about 10 minutes or until fork can be inserted with ease. Remove chicken from oven; keep warm. 4. In medium bowl, make relish by mixing together cantaloupe, jicama, red pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion and 1 tablespoon reserved marinade. 5. In small bowl, make dressing by blending oil and vinegar dressing with 3 tablespoons of reserved marinade. 6. In large bowl, place salad greens; add dressing mixture and toss to coat. 7. To serve, divide salad greens among 4 plates; cut chicken in slices and arrange over salad greens. Spoon relish over chicken. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, lime slices, raspberries and cantaloupe slices.

FRESH MINT AND CILANTRO MELON SALAD



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All the fresh greens of the herbs and melon of this easy side dish are refreshing to both the eye and the palate! The melon can be chopped bite-sized to be a salad or side, or smaller to be used as a relish or condiment. This dish is also great for a change of pace on the brunch buffet! This works well also with Crenshaw melon.

Provided by Menealeous' Daughter

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups 1-inch chunks honeydew
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves and stems
⅓ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
white sugar to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the honeydew, lime juice, cilantro, mint, and sugar in a bowl; toss to combine; refrigerate at least two hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 13.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

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