Cilantro Chicken Salad Recipe
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Cilantro Chicken Salad

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I cut this recipe down to one serving--for my packed lunch for work today. I made the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2008 by Lindsay L.   view full review
I wanted to find a recipe that mirrored my favorite salad at a local cafe. I followed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by Jillaceae   view full review
Very good salad. I mixed the dressing a few hours beforehand so that the flavors had time to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2011 by Heidikins   view full review
Delicious!! I would add more red pepper flakes (just a personal preference).
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by mvh   view full review
Delicious! I added a small amount of finely diced red onion to the recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by Paula S. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a light and refreshing salad, great for summer entertaining. After mixing the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2012 by kellieann Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was really good. Next time I will double the dressing and marinate the chicken overnight...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2011 by Statlady Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Not the most interesting salad, but the dressing was good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2011 by babs2574   view full review
YUMMO!!!! I loved this! Nice and light. I only did something slightly different by letting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by Jackie   view full review
I did not Like this salad at all!! Way too much olive oil! I was so excited about the recipe...

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