Citrus Lime Chicken Salad Recipe
Grilled adobo chicken served atop fresh romaine lettuce topped with black beans, chile corn salsa, freshly made pico de gallo, citrus lime vinaigrette, and crispy tortilla strips. Under 550 calories.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Salad Base
Chile Corn Salsa
Pico de Gallo
Citrus Lime Vinaigrette
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
Rub the chicken breasts with adobo seasoning and olive oil. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- 2
Salad Assembly
- 3
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large bowl, place the romaine lettuce. Top with black beans and the crispy tortilla strips.
- 4
Make Chile Corn Salsa
In a separate bowl, combine corn, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
- 5
Make Pico de Gallo
In another bowl, mix together diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Allow to sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
- 6
Prepare the Citrus Lime Vinaigrette
Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- 7
Assemble the Salad
Slice the grilled chicken and arrange it on top of the salad base. Spoon the chile corn salsa and pico de gallo over the chicken. Drizzle with citrus lime vinaigrette before serving.
