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Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad

This cilantro lime chicken salad is simple to make and full of fresh bold flavors.  It makes a great lunch or snack when served on chips, crackers, tortillas, or stuffed in an avocado or pepper.  This recipe is naturally gluten and dairy free.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 1/2
Calories: 136 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken breast shredded or chopped
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

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  1. Combine the mayonnaise, with the garlic, salt, pepper, and lime juice and mix.
  2. In a large bowl, stir the chicken, celery, onion, bell pepper, and cilantro with the mayo mixture until everything is coated.
  3. Chill for 1 hour for flavors to meld.
  4. Serve chilled.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.  Stir before serving.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5cup Calories 136kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 424mg (18%) Potassium 0mg (0%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 0IU (0%) Vitamin C 0mg (0%) Calcium 0mg (0%) Iron 0mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 121/2

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 136kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 424mg 18%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 0IU 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 0mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.