Chicken Fajita Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipes

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CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING



Chicken Fajita Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing image

This tasty Chicken Fajita Salad is an easy chicken salad recipe you can make at home without waiting for a table at the restaurant.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

fajita seasoning for chicken (recipe below)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
6 -8 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 cup thin sliced green bell pepper
1/2 cup thin sliced red bell pepper
1 small red onion, sliced into rings
1/2 cup shredded monterrey jack cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (optional) or 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
1 roma tomato, diced
4 -8 black olives
1 avocado, sliced
salad dressing (Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing recipe below)
1 tablespoon chili powder (I love Ancho or chipotle)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add chicken and sprinkle chicken with fajita seasoning and saute 8 minutes or until chicken is done (no longer pink inside) and browned on the outside
  • Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice. Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine lettuce, peppers, cheddar cheese, tomato and beans and toss with chicken. Drizzle with cilantro lime dressing
  • Plate and garnish with black olives and sliced avocado. Serve with warm tortillas or tortilla chips and your favorite salsa or Pico de Gallo.
  • To Make Fajita Seasoning: Combine all seasonings well.
  • To Make Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing: Combine all ingredients, and stir well with a whisk. Cover dressing and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.5, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 102.4, Sodium 906, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 6, Protein 31.4

FAJITA SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO-LIME SAUCE



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Make and share this Fajita Salad With Creamy Cilantro-lime Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZRT8871

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
cooking spray
6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 1/3 cups thinly sliced green pepper rings
1 cup sliced red onion, separated into rings
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup skim milk
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 large garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients for Cilantro-Lime sauce, and stir well with a whisk. Cover sauce, and chill.
  • Combine first 6 ingredients olive oil to black pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken; toss to coat. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. Add chicken mixture; sauté 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Set aside.
  • Divide lettuce and next 6 ingredients (lettuce through tomato) among 4 bowls; top with chicken mixture. Serve with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.3, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 89.4, Sodium 838.8, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 9, Protein 41.9

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