southwestern salad

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

I prefer to use my Cilantro-Lime Chicken in this salad but you can use plain chicken or season it your way. http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/main-course-chicken/cilantro-lime-chiclen.html?p=4

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For southwestern salad

  • 2 c
    torn romaine lettuce
  • 2 c
    torn red leaf lettuce
  • 2 c
    torn swiss chard
  • 2 c
    baby kale
  • 2 c
    baby spinach
  • 1 md
    carrot, shredded
  • 1
    ear corn
  • 1 can
    black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3(6 in)
    corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • 1 md
    tomato, seeded and diced
  • 1 c
    shredded monterrey jack cheese
  • 1
    chicken breast, cooked and cubed
  • 2 Tbsp
    oil
  • lime wedges (optional)

How To Make southwestern salad

  • 1
    Heat oil in a skillet. Add tortilla strips and fry until they are crisp. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • 2
    Place the vegetables in a large salad bowl and toss gently to mix.
  • 3
    Add the chicken, Toss.
  • 4
    Top the salad with the cheese and tortilla strips.
  • 5
    Serve with dressing of your choice. I prefer the Hidden Valley Ranch Southwest Chipotle.
  • 6
    Garnish with lime wedges if desired.
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