Description
A simple and refreshing chicken salad featuring bright cilantro and lime flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, and celery.
- Mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Serve this salad on lettuce cups or with crackers.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: cilantro lime chicken salad, refreshing chicken salad, easy chicken salad, light lunch