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Lime Cumin Chicken Salad
4
2 hrs 15 mins
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
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1-pound chicken tenders OR 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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Zest of 1 large lime
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Fresh lime juice from 1 large lime
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
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For the Salad
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6 to 8 cups chopped lettuce
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12 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes
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1 cup crumbled queso fresco
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For the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
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2 tablespoons STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1 garlic clove, minced
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½ teaspoon sugar
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½ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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1.
For the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, zest, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined and smooth.
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2.
Add the chicken and toss until coated with the marinade.
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3.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
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4.
Remove chicken from fridge.
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5.
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat and spray the grill lightly with cooking spray. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Discard the marinade. Grill the chicken about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
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6.
Remove from heat and set aside.
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7.
Place chopped lettuce on the bottom of a large salad bowl. Arrange olives, tomatoes, prepared chicken and queso fresco over lettuce; set aside.
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8.
For the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, sugar, salt, cumin and cilantro; whisk until thoroughly incorporated.
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9.
Drizzle over salad. Serve.
