Salads are such healthy recipes and very filling especially when you add freshly grilled chicken! Try this high-protein Mexican Chicken Salad with tomatoes and wrapped in a tortilla for something different.
Healthy Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe
Healthy Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken breast
- ¼ Onion sliced
- ½ Avocado
- 2 Cups lettuce
- ¼ Cup croutons
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ Tbsp lime juice
- 1 Tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp chopped pistachios
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- For the chicken breast, season it with salt, and pepper.
- Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat until well done. Remove from heat and set it aside.
- For the salad, in a bowl mix together the lettuce and onions.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add the oregano. Mix well.
- Add the avocado and the chicken breast. Top with the pistachios and lightly sprinkle the parmesan cheese.
- Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
For a spicy kick add red pepper flakes and paprika.
I am a New England mama of 3 kids, 3 kitties and 2 puppies! I grew up in the great state of NH and blog about all things healthy and natural near Nashua and Boston.
Jeannee Taylor says
May 9, 2017 at 2:21 pmThis looks delish and is so different that I can not wait to add it to my summer meal rotation!
Jeannee
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
May 11, 2017 at 2:22 amThanks for linking up this healthy recipe with us at #overthemoon. I’ve pinned and shared.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
May 11, 2017 at 2:21 pmThis sounds really good – a great summer dinner! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Vanessa says
May 15, 2017 at 3:30 pmWhat a great and easy recipe. Thank you for sharing at Dishing it and Digging it link party. We love having you.l
Miz Helen says
May 16, 2017 at 6:50 pmYour Mexican Chicken Salad looks amazing! Hope you are having a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. We will look forward to seeing you again real soon!
Miz Helen
Theresa says
May 17, 2017 at 8:16 pmLooks so good! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & sharing.
Susan says
May 18, 2017 at 12:51 pmI know my family will love this salad and I love that it’s a healthier option. Congrats, you’re featured this week at the This Is How We Roll Link Party.
Vicki says
May 18, 2017 at 2:06 pmThanks Susan! I’m headed over there now.
Jamie says
May 18, 2017 at 3:36 pmYum – that looks amazing! Pinning this to try one night next week. 🙂