Guacamole Greens Salad with Lime Cilantro Jalapeño Vinaigrette
Guacamole Greens Salad with Lime Cilantro Jalapeno Vinaigrette. An easy, copycat recipe from the popular Sweetgreens salad chain! This chicken salad is easy to make, incredibly filling, and makes a great healthy main course salad!
Equipment
Ingredients
Cilantro Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 small strip of jalapeno pepper seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
- ¼ cup avocado (or grapeseed oil)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- freshly ground black pepper
- kosher salt
Guacamole Greens Salad:
- 4 ounces grilled chicken breast or rotisserie or leftover roast chicken, cubed
- 3 ounces grape tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup (1 ounce) finely diced red onion
- 8-10 large (1 ounce) corn tortilla chips crushed lightly with hands
- 1 small avocado pitted and cut into medium chunks
- 3½ ounces mixed spring greens
- wedge of lime for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a blender, or small food processor bowl. Puree or pulse ingredients together, until mixture just begins to come together, and cilantro is still finely chopped. Set aside in a small container. Shake before using.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, place the cooked chicken, halved tomatoes, diced red onion, crushed tortilla chips, avocado, and mixed spring greens. Squeeze the wedge of lime over the salad, then toss the salad lightly with lime cilantro jalapeño vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
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- Vinaigrette can be prepared up to 2 to 3 days in advance and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Shake before using.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 673kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 47g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g, Cholesterol: 129mg, Sodium: 535mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 4g