southwestern salad
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
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2 ctorn romaine lettuce
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2 ctorn red leaf lettuce
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2 ctorn swiss chard
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2 cbaby kale
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2 cbaby spinach
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1 mdcarrot, shredded
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1ear corn
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1 canblack beans, drained and rinsed
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3(6 in)corn tortillas, cut into strips
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1 mdtomato, seeded and diced
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1 cshredded monterrey jack cheese
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1chicken breast, cooked and cubed
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2 Tbspoil
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lime wedges (optional)
How To Make southwestern salad
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1Heat oil in a skillet. Add tortilla strips and fry until they are crisp. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
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2Place the vegetables in a large salad bowl and toss gently to mix.
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3Add the chicken, Toss.
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4Top the salad with the cheese and tortilla strips.
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5Serve with dressing of your choice. I prefer the Hidden Valley Ranch Southwest Chipotle.
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6Garnish with lime wedges if desired.
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