
Paleo Avocado Lime Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast over a bed of mixed greens with avocado, cilantro, and a lime vinaigrette.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
12 min
Servings
2
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts
- 6 cups Mixed greens
- 2 whole Avocados, sliced
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, and sea salt to create the dressing.
- 2
Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour half of the lime dressing over them to marinate for 20 minutes.
- 3
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 4
Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 5
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- 6
In a large salad bowl, toss the mixed greens with the remaining lime dressing and chopped cilantro.
- 7
Top the greens with the sliced grilled chicken, avocado slices, and red onion.
- 8
Serve immediately with an extra squeeze of fresh lime if desired.
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