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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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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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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