CILANTRO CHICKEN SALAD

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Here's a perfect summer recipe from Linda Schwab-Edmundson, Shokan, New York. A distinctive dressing of cilantro, cumin and lime is refreshing over crisp lettuce and tender chicken. Toss in cherry tomatoes, if you'd like, for color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 pint cherry tomatoes, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, salt and red pepper flakes. , In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken and tomatoes if desired. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 41g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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