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southwest chicken salad

(4 ratings)
Linky1 avatar
Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
@Linky1
Whitewater, WI

This was adapted from a wonderful salad that Panera Bread serves.

(4 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For southwest chicken salad

  • 1 lb
    chicken breast
  • 1/2 tsp
    ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 6 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    cilantro, chopped
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 10 oz
    romaine lettuce
  • 1 c
    grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/4 c
    red onion, finely chopped
  • 1
    jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 c
    black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 oz
    pepper jack or mexican blend cheese, shredded or cubed
  • 1
    avocado, sliced

How To Make southwest chicken salad

  • 1
    Season chicken with chili powder, cumin and 1/4 tsp. salt.
  • 2
    Heat 1 Tbs. oil in skillet, add chicken and cook until browned - 4-5 minutes/side. Reduce heat and cook until no longer pink in center. Set aside.
  • 3
    In large bowl, whisk lime juice into remaining olive oil until thickened. Add cilantro, garlic and rest of salt.
  • 4
    Add lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pepper and beans to bowl and toss until coated with dressing. Plate. Slice chicken and arrange on top of lettuce mixture along with cheese and avocado.
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