Best 5 Lime Berry Chicken Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes offer a harmonious blend of flavors quite like lime berry chicken salad. This refreshing and zesty salad is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring tender chicken, tangy lime, sweet berries, and a medley of herbs and spices. Whether you're seeking a vibrant summertime lunch, a light and flavorful dinner option, or a vibrant addition to your next potluck or picnic, this lime berry chicken salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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CHILI LIME CHICKEN SALAD



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This tender, juicy, zesty chili lime chicken is perfect for topping your salad! This easy recipe takes just minutes to prepare! Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Provided by Serene

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs chicken breasts
½ cup lime juice
zest of 2 limes
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
2 cloves garlic ( minced)
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
Lettuce
Tomato
Avocado
Avocado Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Clean the chicken by removing fat, slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make them thinner and easier to cook.
  • In a bowl combine the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, cilantro, minced garlic, honey, salt, and chili powder. Stir to mix.
  • Add the chicken to the bowl and coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to overnight.
  • Heat a large pan over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Place in heated pan and allow to cook about 5-7 minutes on each side or until chicken is fully cooked through. Leave in the pan extra time to blacken if desired.
  • Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set on cutting board to let rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.
  • Assemble the salad, layer the lettuce, chicken, tomato, avocado, and drizzle with Avocado Ranch. Or any dressing of your choice.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 348 kcal, Sugar 5 g, Sodium 567 mg, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 49 g, Cholesterol 145 mg

LEMON BLUEBERRY CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 2 entrees

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup chicken breast, cooked and cubed
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/3 cup diced celery
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup Low-fat Lemon Blueberry Dressing
1 pkg. (12 oz.) DOLE® Greener Selection®

Steps:

  • Gently blend all ingredients together and serve over greens
  • Mix together, 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup low-fat lemon yogurt, 1 Tbsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise and1 tsp salt until well blended. Chill and serve.

CHICKEN SATAY SALAD



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Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce for a no-fuss, midweek meal that's high in protein and big on flavour

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1tbsp tamari
1tsp medium curry powder
¼tsp ground cumin
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1tsp clear honey
2 skinless chicken breast fillets (or use turkey breast)
1tbsp crunchy peanut butter (choose a sugar-free version with no palm oil, if possible)
1tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1tbsp lime juice
sunflower oil, for wiping the pan
2 Little Gem lettuce hearts, cut into wedges
¼ cucumber, halved and sliced
1 banana shallot, halved and thinly sliced
coriander, chopped
seeds from ½ pomegranate

Steps:

  • Pour the tamari into a large dish and stir in the curry powder, cumin, garlic and honey. Mix well. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 fillets in total, then add to the marinade and mix well to coat. Set aside in the fridge for at least 1 hr, or overnight, to allow the flavours to penetrate the chicken.
  • Meanwhile, mix the peanut butter with the chilli sauce, lime juice, and 1 tbsp water to make a spoonable sauce. When ready to cook the chicken, wipe a large non-stick frying pan with a little oil. Add the chicken and cook, covered with a lid, for 5-6 mins on a medium heat, turning the fillets over for the last min, until cooked but still moist. Set aside, covered, to rest for a few mins.
  • While the chicken rests, toss the lettuce wedges with the cucumber, shallot, coriander and pomegranate, and pile onto plates. Spoon over a little sauce. Slice the chicken, pile on top of the salad and spoon over the remaining sauce. Eat while the chicken is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

BERRY CHICKEN SALAD



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Bright berries and creamy goat cheese make this one a winner! -Wendy Ball, Battle Creek, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup halved fresh strawberries
2/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup prepared fat-free raspberry vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. On a greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., In a large bowl, combine spinach, berries, cheese and pecans. Cut chicken into slices; add to salad. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss lightly to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHILLI-LIME CHICKEN SALAD



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Thai-inspired chicken makes a perfect barbecue dish, serve with a feast of dressed green salad and herbs

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Main course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

zest and juice 3 limes
3 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp soft light brown sugar
2 hot red chillies , thinly sliced (see tip, below)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tsp turmeric
handful coriander stems, finely chopped
8 chicken leg or thigh pieces, skin on
bunch spring onion , shredded lengthways
½ cucumber , halved, deseeded and cut into long strips
200g baby tomato , halved
handful coriander
handful Thai basil leaves
2 ripe avocados , sliced
handful toasted cashews or peanuts

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lime zest and juice, fish sauce, sugar and chillies until the sugar dissolves. Pour 1/3 of this mix into a bowl, add the oil and set aside (this will be the dressing). Put the remainder into a large food bag with 1 tsp salt, the garlic, turmeric and coriander stems. Slash each piece of chicken down to the bone a few times, then add to the marinade and squish it around well in the bag. Chill for at least 2 hrs, or ideally up to 24 hrs.
  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 (if barbecuing, get the coals ready). Lift the chicken from the marinade and into a roasting tin. Roast for 30 mins until cooked through but not yet completely tender.
  • If you're barbecuing, transfer the chicken from its tin to a hot barbecue for 10 mins more, turning once crisp (otherwise continue roasting in the oven). Spread the spring onions, cucumber and tomatoes over a platter, add the chicken, then finish with the herbs, avocados, nuts and dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 2.6 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh berries, frozen berries will work just as well.
  • If you don't have any lime zest, you can use 1 tablespoon of bottled lime juice instead.
  • Be sure to chill the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.
  • Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or greens, or in a wrap or sandwich.
  • Garnish the chicken salad with fresh berries, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese.

Conclusion:

This lime berry chicken salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of sweet berries, tangy lime, and creamy mayonnaise is sure to please everyone at the table.

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