Mexican‑Style Chicken Avocado Salad
Grilled chicken breast over mixed greens, avocado, and a smoky lime dressing.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 400 g chicken breast
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 avocado
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Mix cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp oil; coat chicken.
- 2
Grill chicken over medium heat 6‑7 minutes per side; let rest then slice.
- 3
Whisk remaining oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper for dressing.
- 4
Toss greens with dressing, top with sliced chicken and diced avocado.
- 5
Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
340
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 460 mg |
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