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Cilantro Chicken Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Linda Schwab-Edmunsdson

"Here's a perfect summer recipe from Linda Schwab-Edmundson, Shokan, New York. A distinctive dressing of cilantro, cumin and lime is refreshing over crisp lettuce and tender chicken. Toss in cherry tomatoes, if you'd like, for color."
PREP TIME  10 Min
READY IN  10 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups torn leaf lettuce
  • 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, salt and red pepper flakes; shake well. In a bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken and tomatoes if desired. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by Paula S.
This is a light and refreshing salad, great for summer entertaining. After mixing the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2008 by Lindsay L.
I wanted to find a recipe that mirrored my favorite salad at a local cafe. I followed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2008 by Suzanne G.
This dressing was amazing. I changed the chicken to leftovers - I had made chicken with... MORE


 
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