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Chicken salad with balsamic cilantro dressing

Recipe for a quick and tasty homemade chicken salad with mixed greens, avocado, tomato, cucumber, onions and balsamic cilantro dressing - a great way to use chicken leftovers for a delicious lunch salad.

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 clove crushed
  • 1 tablespoon roughly chopped cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the chicken salad:
  • ~2 cups of your choice of mixed salad greens
  • ½ avocado diced or sliced
  • 5-6 Grape or Cherry Tomatoes cut in halves
  • A few slices of red onion
  • 5-6 slices of cucumber
  • ½ cup shredded cooked chicken
  • A few coarsely chopped cilantro 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.