Chile Lime Salmon Fajita Salad With Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Recipes

CHILE LIME SALMON FAJITA SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, honey and salt and pepper. Whisk to combine, taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. Set aside.
• In a large salad bowl add the lettuce, mango, jalapeno and black beans. Drizzle with the juice of half a lime (only do this if eating right away). Toss well and set aside.
• In a small bowl combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, brown sugar, lime zest and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
• Place the salmon on a plate and rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the salmon and gently rub it into the salmon.
• Heat a medium size skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and once hot, add the red pepper slices and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir fry the peppers for 4-5 minutes. Remove the peppers from the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and add another tablespoon of olive oil and add the salmon, skin side facing up. Sear the salmon for 3-4 minutes and then flip and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes or until the salmon reaches your desired doneness. Cooking times will vary depending on the size of your salmon. Cut the salmon into 4-6 pieces or chop into bites.
• To assemble the salads, add the red peppers to the salad bowl and toss. Divide the salad among plates or bowls. Sprinkle each plate with a little of cheddar and a little of cajita. Top each bowl with a piece of salmon. Add a few slice of avocado and drizzle with the dressing. Garnish with crushed tortilla chips and more cilantro.

CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

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.