CAJUN LIME CHICKEN AVOCADO CORN SALAD

Cajun Lime Chicken Avocado Corn Salad  – this salad has so much flavor! Creamy, light, and drizzled with a Cilantro Lime Dressing. It is quick and easy to make and perfect for your next barbecue or get together. Light on the calories – coming in at only 202 calories per 1 cup serving.

The best part? It’s just as delicious the next day, making this a good meal for your to-go lunches for either work, school, or travel.

 Cajun Lime Chicken Avocado Corn Salad  - this salad has so much flavor! Creamy, light, and drizzled with a Cilantro Lime Dressing. It is quick and easy to make and perfect for your next barbecue or get together. Light on the calories - coming in at only 203 calories per 1 cup serving.

The best part? It's just as delicious the next day, making this a good meal for your to-go lunches for either work, school, or travel.

Ingredients

• Blackened Chicken:
• 1/2 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 1/8 tsp salt or to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika or regular
• 1/8 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp chili powder
• 1/8 tsp oregano
• 1/2 lime juiced
• Cilantro Lime Juice Dressing:
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 1 tbsp cilantro freshly chopped (or parsley)
• 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/8 tsp pepper or to taste
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or to taste, optional
• Salad:
• 1 english cucumber cut lengthwise and then into slices
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/4 medium red onion sliced thin
• 1 ear of corn cooked
• 1 medium avocado pitted, peeled, diced

Instructions

1. Chicken:
2. Preheat a nonstick griddle pan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Be sure to brush the olive oil to coat the entire pan.
3. Remove chicken from package. Rinse and pat dry.
4. Combine all seasonings and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a mixing bowl (or Ziploc bag).
5. Add the chicken breast and toss to coat.
6. Once the grill pan is heated, at the chicken breast and cook on each side approximately 3-4 minutes, flipping once. Time will be dependent on the thickness of the chicken breast.
7. Remove from pan to a plate and allow to cool.
8. Cilantro Lime Juice Dressing:
9. While the chicken is cooking, combine all ingredients for the dressing into a small mixing bowl. Whisk to thoroughly combine.
10. Salad:
11. Once the chicken has cooled, cut each breast into small cubes. Combine in a large bowl with salad ingredients: cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, corn, and avocados.
12. Drizzle dressing over the top. Toss to fully combine.

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