Lime Garlic Chicken and Spinach Salad

This Lime Garlic Chicken and Spinach Salad is a refreshing and healthy meal option. The tender chicken is marinated in a tangy lime garlic mixture, then grilled to perfection. Served on a bed of fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onions, and creamy avocado, this salad is bursting with flavor. Topped with a zesty lime dressing, it's the perfect combination of citrus and garlic. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, this salad is not only satisfying but also a feast for the eyes. It's a great dish to serve for lunch, dinner, or as a light summer meal.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Juice and zest of 2 limes
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups of fresh spinach
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup of sliced red onions
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• For the dressing:
• 2 tablespoons of lime juice
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the lime zest, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to coat them in the marinade.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight.
4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
5. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off.
6. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
7. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
8. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
9. In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onions, and avocado.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
11. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
12. Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad.
13. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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