- Updated on
- Jun 8, 2020
Cilantro-Lime Chopped Chicken Salad
Prep
10 Minutes
Servings
8
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
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
- Whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
- In a very large bowl, toss all the salad ingredients together with the dressing.
- 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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