Description
A refreshing and flavorful Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad featuring shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or picnic, this salad combines fresh cilantro and lime to give a bright, tangy twist to classic chicken salad.
Ingredients
Main 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
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and juice of one lime. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated, creating a zesty and creamy dressing base.
- Mix the salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded or chopped chicken breast, finely chopped celery, yellow onion, red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro. Pour the mayonnaise dressing over the top and stir gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for 1 hour. This chilling period allows the flavors to meld and enhances the overall taste of the chicken salad.
- Serve: After chilling, give the salad a gentle stir and serve it cold. It pairs wonderfully as a sandwich filling, on a bed of greens, or with crackers. Enjoy the fresh, tangy flavor of your Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad!
Notes
- For extra zest, add a bit of lime zest to the dressing.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience or cook and shred your own chicken breasts.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on your dietary preferences.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
