Southwestern Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Name: Southwestern Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Ingredients: 3 cups Lettuce of choice (spring mix); 2 lbs Cooked southwestern chicken; Julienned carrots; 1 ripe avocado; 1 can black beans; Juice of ½ a lime; 1 tbsp Smoked paprika; 1 tbsp cumin; 1 tbsp Chile powder; 1 tbsp salt; 2 tbsp brown sugar; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 lbs chicken cutlet strips; 1 lime; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 lb Carrots, peeled; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 3 tbsp oil; 6 cloves garlic; 1 bunch cleaned and stemmed cilantro; 1 tbsp salt; 2 tbsp honey; Juice of four limes; 1/2 cup olive oil

Does eating a salad sometimes leave you wanting more? Leafy greens are a great side dish or snack, but including a source of protein, fat, and carbohydrates turns it into…

Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Ingredients: 24
Steps: 8

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By Adina Yaakov · Updated September 2023

Does eating a salad sometimes leave you wanting more? Leafy greens are a great side dish or snack, but including a source of protein, fat, and carbohydrates turns it into a balanced meal. Protein choices like beans and grilled chicken keeps you satisfied and helps with muscle growth and repair. Fats boost your body's ability to absorb nutrients and vitamins, and are usually found in avocado and savory salad dressings. Complex carbohydrates like whole wheat croutons or quinoa can be added to to increase fiber and keep you feeling full. Finally, adding a variety of roasted vegetables adds even more nutrients to complete your salad.