Finger lime, avocado, chilli & chicken salad

Name: Finger Lime, Avocado, Chilli, and Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Western
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced; 2 finger limes, pulp extracted; 1 avocado, sliced; 1 red chilli, sliced; 4 cups mixed salad greens; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Salt and pepper to taste

Savour the zesty fusion of finger lime, avocado, chilli, and chicken salad. Succulent chicken breast, creamy avocado, and vibrant finger lime pearls are tossed with a hint of chilli for a refreshing kick. This salad offers a tantalising blend of textures and flavours, perfect for a light and satisfying meal. Enjoy the citrusy burst of finger lime complemented by creamy avocado and spicy chicken in every bite!

700g small free-range chicken breast fillets
4-5 finger limes
5 coriander roots, washed and roughly chopped
1 telegraph cucumber, halved lengthways, deseeded and thinly sliced
1 carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips lengthways
1 cup small mint leaves, chopped
1 cup coriander leaves
2 long red chillies, deseeded and thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1 tbs lime juice
Rice noodles, to serve

Lime & sesame dressing:
1 tsp sesame sauce
2 tbs lime juice
2 tbs mirin
1 tbs rice wine vinegar
3 tsp soy sauce

STEP 1 Place chicken into a medium frying pan. Using a vegetable peeler, slice rind from the finger limes. Add finger lime rind and coriander roots to pan. Cover with water. Cover and gently bring to the boil over medium low heat. Reduce heat and simmer, for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and stand, covered, for 10 minutes or until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate, cover and cool in the fridge.

STEP 2 Meanwhile, combine cucumber, carrot, mint, coriander and chilli in a large bowl. Toss avocado and lime juice in a small bowl. To make dressing; combine all ingredients in a screw-top jar. Shake until well combined.

STEP 3 Shred cooled chicken and toss through the cucumber salad. Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss to combine. Arrange on serving plates. Top with avocado and micro herbs if liked. Serve with rice noodles.

Nutritional Facts

Finger limes: High in vitamin C.
Avocado: Rich in healthy fats.
Chicken: High in protein.

Tips and Tricks

Finger Lime Avocado Chilli and Chicken Salad: Select ripe avocados and quality chicken for a zingy salad. Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.