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Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Salad

Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Salad
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Looking for a quick and vibrant meal? This Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Salad is your answer! Bursting with flavors from seasoned ground chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy cilantro lime dressing, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. In just 16 minutes, you can whip up a colorful salad that will have everyone asking for seconds. Customize it to your liking by adding your favorite toppings or veggies for a meal that’s as flexible as it is delicious. Treat yourself to this fiesta of flavors tonight!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2–4 tablespoons store-bought taco seasoning
  • 2 bunches of romaine lettuce, sliced thin
  • 1/2 large red onion, sliced thin
  • 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups packed fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice plus the zest of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla chips
  • Salsa
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart as it cooks. When mostly cooked, add taco seasoning and continue until golden brown (about 5-6 minutes). Set aside.
  2. In a food processor, blend cilantro, avocado, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  3. In a large bowl, layer romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, corn, red onion, cooked chicken, and cheese.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and enjoy with tortilla chips on the side.

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