Chicken Fajita Salad with Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette

Look no further than your grill for healthy and easy chicken fajitas—throw them over romaine hearts for added crunch.

Tip: Grilling avocado adds a smoky depth to this buttery fruit, but it only needs a minute or two—if cooked too long, it can begin to taste bitter.

INGREDIENTS :

2 8-oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and pepper
2 peppers (orange and yellow), quartered lengthwise
1 jalapeño, halved lengthwise
1 medium onion, sliced into 1/2″ thick rounds
3 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
1 avocado
2 Limes
1 tsp. honey
2 packed cups cilantro (trimmed, including thin stems)
2 small hearts romaine, leaves separated, halved if large

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat grill to medium-high.
2. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the peppers and onion with 1 tablespoon oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and gently rub with 1 teaspoon oil.
3. Grill the chicken until cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes per side; transfer to a cutting board. Grill the vegetables until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes per side, transferring them to a cutting board as they are done. Grill the avocado, cut side down, until charred, 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Slice the peppers, separate the onions into rings, and dice the avocado. Let the chicken rest until ready to serve, then slice.
5. Finely grate the zest of 1 lime into a blender. Squeeze in 6 tablespoon lime juice. Add the honey, cilantro, and remaining 2 tablespoon oil and purée until smooth.
6. Toss the romaine with 1/4 cup of the dressing and top with the sliced peppers, onions, avocado, and chicken. Serve with the remaining dressing.

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Source:womansday.com