Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad
A quick, healthy, and flavorful Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad perfect for an easy lunch!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken cubed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon cilantro lime pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 cup baby spinach chopped
- 1/4 cup sweet peppers chopped (any color)
- 1 ripe avocado peeled and chopped
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, cilantro lime pesto, and garlic salt until well combined and creamy. This forms your zesty dressing!
- Add the cooked chicken, chopped baby spinach, and sweet peppers to the bowl. Stir gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Finally, carefully fold in the chopped avocado. Mix just enough to incorporate it without mashing it too much, keeping its creamy chunks.
Notes
This healthy Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad is an easy and quick lunch option! Feel free to adjust the amount of pesto or spices to your taste.
Nutrition Information per serving:
Calories: 303 kcal
Total Carbs: 5.7g
Net Carbs: 2g
Fats: 20.5g
Protein: 24.5g
Calories: 303 kcal
Total Carbs: 5.7g
Net Carbs: 2g
Fats: 20.5g
Protein: 24.5g
