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Cilantro-Lime Chopped Chicken Salad

June 3, 2020
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Anytime Fitness
Cilantro-Lime Chopped Chicken Salad

Salads get a bad rap. From bland and boring to flavorless and tired, salads are too often the spotlight of a #saddesklunch. We’re here to change that! This flavor-packed salad will add a much-needed zing to your lunch (or dinner!) that will have you dreaming of leftovers. 

We love this recipe because it’s loaded with protein (23g per serving!) thanks to pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. The lime juice adds the perfect kick of brightness to each bite and the cabbage provides a crunch that can’t be beat. 

Ingredients

4
Cups cooked chicken, shredded
16
Cups cabbage, finely shredded
3
Cups Shredded Carrot
2
Bell peppers, thinly sliced
3/4
Cup green onions, sliced (6-8 green onions)
3/4
Cup cilantro, chopped
Zest of 2 Limes

Dressing:

1/3
Cup lime juice (1-5 limes)
1/3
Cup olive oil
1
Tsp cumin
1/2
Tsp salt, more to taste if desired
2
Tsp honey
1
Garlic clove, minced
Chili powder, if desired

Steps

  1. Whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
  2. In a very large bowl, toss all the salad ingredients together with the dressing.

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  • Use pre-shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix to make this even easier.
  • If you have a mandoline slicer or similar tool, definitely bring it out for this recipe.
  • This is a great make-ahead recipe and packs well for lunches. Just add the dressing when you’re ready to serve.
  • Not a fan of chicken? Sub with cooked shrimp or baked tofu, instead!

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