This Cilantro Lime Chicken Quinoa Salad is perfect for summer entertaining

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When it comes to eating clean and healthy all the time, I’m the first to admit that I’m not the greatest at it. But living a full and balanced lifestyle? That’s more my speed. I work out almost every day and, when everything was closed down, I had the opportunity to diversify my meal prep skills a little bit. From prepping shredded chicken to making my own salad dressings, I began finding new ways of eating just a bit cleaner that didn’t take much extra time and I actually enjoyed. One of the things I made was this Cilantro Lime Chicken Quinoa Salad.

This Cilantro Lime Chicken Quinoa Salad recipe is easy, healthy, and delicious. It’s made in 3 separate parts, but don’t let that scare you off! I made the chicken and quinoa in a pressure cooker (optional), so the total cooking time was only about 15 minutes with prep time taking about another 15. If you don’t have a pressure cooker, the quinoa and chicken can both be cooked on a stovetop.

And – each part of the salad doesn’t necessarily have to be eaten in the same salad all week. The quinoa can be served as a side or as a base for taco bowls; the chicken can be used in salads, tacos, burritos, or even eaten plain; and the dressing will save for a while after it’s made to enjoy throughout the week! They are great individual recipes to make your meal prep a little bit easier, so you can get back to living your life.

Michelob ULTRA® plays a part in living that full life. And by a full life, I mean one that’s filled with friends, fitness and of course—fun. They are the only brand with one foot in your active life and one foot in your social life. That’s why it pairs so perfectly with the recipe I’m bringing you today.

Michelob ULTRA is the Superior Light Beer ®  with 2.6 carbs and 95 calories per bottle, so it’s perfect for those who live life to the fullest, and still pursue their health and happiness in equal measure. I shop at Frys for all my recipe ingredients but you can purchase Michelob ULTRA at your favorite supermarket and many other locations too.

The salad is light and has a lot of fresh flavors, which goes with the lightness of Michelob ULTRA. It’s truly the perfect combination.

It’s a great salad to bring or serve at a party too; fresh, easy, delicious, colorful… It’s something everyone can enjoy!

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Quinoa Salad

This easy salad is the perfect thing to bring to a summer party or enjoy on your own. It pairs perfectly with sunshine and a light beer, like Michelob ULTRA!

Cuisine

Health Food

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Passive Time

20 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

Cilantro Lime Dressing

• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1 whole jalapeño
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt
• 1/2 whole avocado
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Cilantro Lime Quinoa

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp lime juice
• 1 bunch cilantro

Taco Seasoned Shredded Chicken

• 2 tsp chili powder add more or less spice as desired
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tdp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
• 1 cup water or chicken broth

Salad Mixings

• 1 box mixed salad greens
• 1 whole red onion
• 1 whole jalepeno
• 1 whole tomato or cherry tomatoes
• 1 whole avocado
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1 whole bell pepper

Cuisine Health Food Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Passive Time 20 minutes Servings people Ingredients Cilantro Lime Dressing 1 bunch cilantro 1 whole jalapeño 3 cloves garlic 4 tbsp lime juice 1/2 cup greek yogurt 1/2 whole avocado 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Cilantro Lime Quinoa 1 cup quinoa 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 cup water or chicken broth 1/2 tsp olive oil 4 tbsp lime juice 1 bunch cilantro Taco Seasoned Shredded Chicken 2 tsp chili powder add more or less spice as desired 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp cumin 1 tdp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 1/2 lb chicken breast 1 cup water or chicken broth Salad Mixings 1 box mixed salad greens 1 whole red onion 1 whole jalepeno 1 whole tomato or cherry tomatoes 1 whole avocado 1 bunch cilantro 1 whole bell pepper

Instructions

Cilantro Lime Quinoa

1. Add the quinoa, salt, water, olive oil, and lime juice to an instant pot.
2. Cook on high pressure for one minute.
3. Let the steam release naturally, for about 10 mninutes.
4. Once the pressure has fully released, remove the lid and stir in the chopped cilantro.

Taco Seasoned Shredded Chicken

1. Add the water to the instant pot. Add the chicken on top followed by all the spices.
2. Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
3. Let the steam release naturally, for about 10 mninutes.
4. Once the pressure has fully released, remove chicken from the pot and shred with a fork or a hand mixer.

Cilantro Lime Dressing

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. I recommend adding the olive oil, yogurt, lime juice, and avocado first.

Recipe Notes

Mix the salad mixings, shredded chicken, and quinoa in a large bowl for serving large groups or parties! Serve with the dressing and limes on the side.

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