Junior League Fiesta Chicken Salad W Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette Recipes

JUNIOR LEAGUE- FIESTA CHICKEN SALAD W/ LIME CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette, combine the shallots, lime juice, cilantro and garlic in a bowl and mix well. Whisk in the oil gradually. Season with salt and pepper. You may prepare up to 1 day in advance and store, covered, in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.
• For the salad, combine the lettuce, cabbage, chicken, tomatoes, bell peppers, avocado, tortilla chips, corn, pumpkin seeds and onion in a bowl and toss to mix. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and mix well. Sprinkle with the cheese.

FIESTA CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Rub chicken strips evenly with 1/2 the fajita seasoning.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken 6 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
• Mix the beans, corn, salsa and other 1/2 of fajita seasoning.
• Prepare the salad by tossing the greens, onion and tomato.
• Top salad with chicken and dress with the bean and corn mixture.

CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except oil in a food processor or blender. Process until combined.
• With the machine running, slowly pour oil through opening in lid or feeder tube and process until emulsified.
• Taste for seasoning (and more cilantro or cayenne if needed).
• Pour into a glass jar with lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour but preferably overnight.