Refreshing Cilantro Chicken Salad for Two

Name: Refreshing Cilantro Chicken Salad for Two
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/3 c olive or vegetable oil; 2 Tbsp lime juice; 2 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 2 c torn leaf lettuce (romaine, spring mix or spinich work great); 1 c tomatoes cut in wedges (cherry or roma tomatoes work well); 1 c cubed chicken (about 1 chicken breast)

By Barbara Oseland
@BOseland

This is one of my favorite salads. I add more cilantro than is called for because I love it so much. Make a little extra dressing and keep it on hand in the fridge. Can be used for marinates, dips and of course salad dressing.

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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Ingredients

1/3 c

olive or vegetable oil
2 Tbsp

lime juice
2 Tbsp

minced fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp

ground cumin
1/4 tsp

salt
1/8 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes
2 c

torn leaf lettuce (romaine, spring mix or spinich work great)
1 c

tomatoes cut in wedges (cherry or roma tomatoes work well)
1 c

cubed chicken (about 1 chicken breast)
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How to Make Refreshing Cilantro Chicken Salad for Two

Step-by-Step

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid (a canning jar works best), combine the oil, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, salt and red pepper flakes. Do a dance and shake the jar well.
In a bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken and tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. You can add extra cilantro if you wish on top. Refrigerate any excess dressing. I have also used some of this to marinate the chicken in a separate bowl or container prior to cooking. Turned out very well.

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