Chicken salad with balsamic cilantro dressing
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1 to 2 as a starter salad, for 1 person as main entrée salad
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
South American, American, Ecuadorian
Chicken salad with balsamic cilantro dressing
Description
Chicken salad with balsamic cilantro dressing features a blend of crisp salad greens, creamy avocado, sweet grape tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sharp red onion, and tender shredded chicken. The balsamic dressing is made by whisking together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, crushed garlic, and chopped cilantro, seasoned with salt and black pepper to taste. The dressing’s tangy and herbaceous qualities enhance the salad’s fresh and varied textures, creating a balanced and flavorful dish.
The salad is assembled by layering the greens and vegetables, followed by the shredded chicken and cilantro. Pouring the dressing over the salad immediately before serving ensures the ingredients remain crisp and fresh. This dish can be a standalone meal or paired with bread for a fuller lunch.
Ingredients
For the balsamic cilantro dressing:
- 1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar adjust based on your preference
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil adjust based on your preference
- 1 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 tablespoon cilantro roughly chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the chicken salad:
- mixed salad greens about 2 cups, your choice
- ½ avocado diced or sliced
- 5-6 grape tomato cut in halves, or cherry tomato
- red onion a few slices
- 5-6 lices cucumber
- ½ cup chicken shredded, cooked
- cilantro a few coarsely chopped leaves
Instructions
- To prepare the salad dressing, place the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk lightly. Can be made ahead of time, refrigerate until ready to use.
- To prepare the salad, arrange the mixed salad greens on a large plate, add the diced avocado, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, shredded chicken, and the chopped cilantro.
- Pour the balsamic cilantro dressing over the salad, toss and serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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