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
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For the chicken breast, season it with salt, and pepper.
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Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat until well done. Remove from heat and set it aside.
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For the salad, in a bowl mix together the lettuce and onions.
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Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add the oregano. Mix well.
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Add the avocado and the chicken breast. Top with the pistachios and lightly sprinkle the parmesan cheese.
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Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
For a spicy kick add red pepper flakes and paprika.
More delicious mexican style recipes
Vegetarian Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
Easy Vegetarian Enchiladas Recipe
Summer Mexican Salad with Cilantro Yogurt Dressing
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.
This looks delish and is so different that I can not wait to add it to my summer meal rotation!
Jeannee
Thanks for linking up this healthy recipe with us at #overthemoon. I’ve pinned and shared.
This sounds really good – a great summer dinner! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
What a great and easy recipe. Thank you for sharing at Dishing it and Digging it link party. We love having you.l
Your 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
Looks so good! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & sharing.
I 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.
Thanks Susan! I’m headed over there now.
Yum – that looks amazing! Pinning this to try one night next week. 🙂