Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad + Mango Avocado Salsa

It's bright and tasty, and perfect for summer: Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad with Mango Avocado Salsa. A zesty cilantro lime marinade is used to coat the tender grilled chicken. It is then served on a bed of mixed greens with a cool mango avocado salsa. You can add feta cheese and sliced almonds on top if you want to add more texture and flavor. This salad is great for a keto-friendly meal because it is light, refreshing, and full of healthy foods.

Ingredients:

• For the Cilantro Lime Chicken:
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 limes, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the Mango Avocado Salsa:
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeo, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the Salad:
• 6 cups mixed greens
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese optional
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds optional

Instructions:

For the Cilantro Lime Chicken: In a bowl, combine the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper

Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them

Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken

Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat

Grill the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center

Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing

For the Mango Avocado Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, diced avocado, chopped red onion, minced jalapeo, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper

Stir gently to combine

For the Salad: In a large bowl, toss together the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion

Divide the salad mixture among serving plates

Top each salad with sliced grilled chicken breast

Spoon the mango avocado salsa over the chicken

If desired, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and sliced almonds

Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious and refreshing salad!