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Chicken salad with balsamic cilantro dressing
4.9 from 141 votes

Chicken salad with balsamic cilantro dressing

This chicken salad combines mixed greens with fresh vegetables and shredded chicken, topped with a balsamic cilantro dressing that balances acidity and herbal notes. The dressing’s mix of vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and cilantro adds brightness and subtle spice, complementing the creamy avocado and crisp vegetables. This salad offers a refreshing and textured combination suitable for a light lunch or a starter.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 to 2 as a starter salad, for 1 person as main entrée salad
Course: Salad
Cuisine: South American, American, Ecuadorian

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
  • black pepper to taste
  • salt 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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour the balsamic cilantro dressing over the salad, toss and serve immediately.