Best 7 Chicken Salad With Lime And Red Onions Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delightful Chicken Salad with Lime and Red Onions recipe, a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This salad entices the senses with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken, tangy lime, crisp red onions, and a symphony of herbs and spices. Served on a bed of fresh greens, this salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a delightful balance of tangy, savory, and herbaceous notes.

Complementing this main dish is a collection of equally delectable recipes, each bringing its own unique twist to the classic chicken salad. Dive into the Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad, a luscious and creamy variation that incorporates ripe avocados for an extra dose of richness. For a lighter and more vibrant option, the Tangy Lemon Chicken Salad bursts with citrusy goodness, while the Mediterranean Chicken Salad takes you on a culinary adventure with its vibrant blend of sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.

If you're craving a touch of heat, the Spicy Chipotle Chicken Salad ignites your taste buds with a fiery kick, while the Classic Chicken Salad remains a timeless favorite, offering a comforting and familiar flavor profile. And for those who prefer a plant-based option, the Vegan Chickpea Salad provides a nutritious and flavorful alternative, packed with protein and goodness.

No matter your preference, our diverse selection of chicken salad recipes offers something for every palate. Embark on this culinary journey and discover your new favorite salad companion!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN SALAD



Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad image

This cilantro lime chicken salad is simple to make and full of fresh bold flavors. It makes a great lunch or snack when served on chips, crackers, tortillas, or stuffed in an avocado or pepper. This recipe is naturally gluten and dairy free.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups chicken breast (shredded or chopped )
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup celery (finely chopped)
1/2 cup yellow onion (finely chopped)
1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
1/2 cup cilantro (chopped )
Juice of 1 lime

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise, with the garlic, salt, pepper, and lime juice and mix.
  • In a large bowl, stir the chicken, celery, onion, bell pepper, and cilantro with the mayo mixture until everything is coated.
  • Chill for 1 hour for flavors to meld.
  • Serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 136 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 424 mg, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH LIME AND RED ONIONS



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large chicken, about 4 1/2 pounds
1 teaspoon white peppercorns
1 1-inch piece ginger root, peeled and quartered
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
2 large red onions, peeled, halved and very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lime juice, preferably from key limes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped mint

Steps:

  • Remove any excess fat from the cavity of the chicken and place the chicken and giblets (excluding the liver) in a large stockpot. Add the white peppercorns, ginger, sea salt and 4 quarts of water to the pot. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is very tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool. Strain the broth, discarding the solids, and reserve for another use.
  • When the chicken is cool, use your hands to remove and discard the skin. Pull the meat from the carcass and discard the carcass. Place the meat in a large bowl and use your fingers to finely shred it. Add the onions, lime juice, salt, black pepper and mint to the bowl and toss until thoroughly mixed. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 526, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 947 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FAVORITE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE



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Try this recipe for a tasty chicken salad made with mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, red onion, and seasonings.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Lunch     Entree     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 to 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
1/2 cup diced celery
3 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or more, to taste)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 to 3 teaspoons sweet pepper relish (or to taste)
Cajun or Creole seasoning blend , optional
Kosher salt, to taste
Sandwich rolls or sliced bread for 6 to 8 sandwiches

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine chicken with celery, onion, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, lemon juice, pepper, relish, Cajun or Creole seasoning, and salt.
  • Add more mayonnaise as needed.
  • Fill sliced bread or sandwich rolls with mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 429 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 6-8 sandwiches (6-8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HONEY-LIME CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Honey-Lime Chicken And Avocado Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless chicken thighs, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, red onion, avocados, olive oil, salt, garlic, jalapeño pepper, chili powder, honey, lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, lime juice

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 boneless chicken thighs
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
½ cup cherry tomato, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 avocados, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon honey
4 tablespoons lime juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the chicken marinade.
  • Toss in the chicken thighs and marinate for at least one hour.
  • In a cast-iron skillet, cook chicken on high heat until there is a nice sear on the surface of the chicken, and the inside is no longer pink. Roughly four minutes each side. Set chicken aside.
  • Place chopped lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and avocados in a large salad bowl.
  • Slice cooked chicken thighs and add to the salad bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Mix well.
  • Toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 966 calories, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 39 grams

CHICKEN SALAD WITH LIME AND RED ONIONS



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     salads and dressings, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 4 1/2-pound chicken
1 teaspoon white peppercorns
1 inchlong piece of peeled ginger root, quartered
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
2 large red onions, peeled, halved and very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lime juice, preferably from kafir or key limes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped mint
5 cups cooked jasmine rice

Steps:

  • Remove any excess fat from the cavity of the chicken, and place it and any giblets (excluding the liver) in a large stock pot. Add the white peppercorns, ginger, sea salt and 4 quarts of water to the pot. Place over medium-high heat, and bring to a simmer. Adjust the heat, and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is very tender and the meat at the legs just begins to fall away from the bone, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot, and set aside to cool. Strain the broth, discarding the solids, and reserve for another use.
  • When the chicken is cool, use your hands to remove and discard the skin. Pull the meat from the carcass, and discard the carcass.
  • Place the meat in a large bowl, and use your fingers to finely shred it. Add the onions, lime juice, salt, black pepper and mint to the bowl, and toss until thoroughly mixed. Serve at room temperature with cooked jasmine rice on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 707, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1116 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TOMATO AND RED ONION SALAD WITH LIME-CILANTRO DRESSING



Tomato and Red Onion Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 limes, juiced
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, a couple of handfuls
2 teaspoons hot sauce, eyeball it
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, eyeball it
1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
3 large beefsteak tomatoes, quartered and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place the lime juice, cilantro, and hot sauce in food processor and add a little salt and pepper. Turn processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil. Taste dressing and adjust seasonings. Pour dressing into a bowl and add onions and tomatoes. Toss gently and coat in dressing. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes and serve.

CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH LIME AND CILANTRO



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Kalyn's Kitchen Recipe - See more at: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2012/05/recipe-for-chicken-and-avocado-salad.html#sthash.9irqefA6.dpuf

Provided by ararejul

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups chicken breasts, shredded into large pieces
2 medium avocados, diced
1 medium lime, juice of
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Shred the chicken apart until you have 2 cups of chicken shredded into fairly large chunks. Dice the avocados into medium-sized pieces, mix with 1 T of the lime juice, and season avocado with salt to taste. Thinly slice the green onion and finely chop the cilantro. Mix mayo and 1 T lime juice to make the dressing.
  • Put the chicken into a bowl large enough to hold all the salad ingredients. Add the sliced green onions and dressing and toss until all the chicken is coated with dressing. Add the avocado and any lime juice in the bottom of the bowl and gently combine with the chicken. Then add the chopped cilantro and gently mix into the salad, just until it is barely combined.
  • Serve right away or chill for a while before serving. This could be served inside pita bread or sandwich bread, or inside crisp lettuce cups, but we just ate it as a salad. (I would imagine this would be fine in the fridge overnight but I didn't have any left over when I made it!).

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your chicken salad will taste. Look for plump, juicy chicken breasts and crisp, flavorful vegetables.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken breast is a lean meat, so it's important to cook it carefully to avoid drying it out. Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Chill the Salad Before Serving: After you've made the chicken salad, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Garnish the Salad: Before serving, garnish the chicken salad with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad with lime and red onions is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. Whether you like it spicy, tangy, or mild, there's a chicken salad recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed.

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