Once again, the “secret” really IS in the sauce.
Roasted chicken is great. Baked sweet potatoes is amazing. Fresh green peas are always a winner. But, a homemade and simple Creamy Cilantro Lime dressing makes all the difference, in this case at least: Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad.

Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad

2 cups sweet potato, peeled, cooked, and diced into 1″ cubes
1 1/2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1 cup frozen (or fresh) sweet peas, thawed
3/4 cup Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing**
1/4 cup salted macron almonds
fresh cilantro

Toss together all the ingredients and serve room temperature. Oh, and accompanied by a traditional margarita cocktail makes this all the better!

**Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing:
1 large bunch fresh cilantro
1/2 cup plain, whole-milk yogurt
1 clove garlic, roasted and cooled
juice and zest of 2 fresh limes
1 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 jalapeño, seeded and diced

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

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