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TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING



Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing image

Seasoned chicken, tortilla chips, and roasted corn pair perfectly together in this crunchy and craveable Tex-Mex chopped chicken salad with cilantro lime dressing.

Provided by Katie Morford, RD

Categories     Salad

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the salad
6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped and packed
1 medium red pepper, diced
1 cup English or Persian cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (2 medium ears) or frozen and thawed
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
12 corn tortilla chips
1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
For the dressing
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, lightly packed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Season the chicken: Sprinkle the taco seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt over the surface of the chicken, rubbing it in and coating so chicken is fully seasoned.
  • Finish and serve the salad: Add the corn and chicken into the bowl with the salad ingredients. Crumble the tortilla chips over the top. Add about two-thirds of the dressing and toss to lightly coat. Add more dressing and toss again, if needed. Divide salad into 4 bowls, top with crumbled Cotija cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 855 kcal, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1217 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 57 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

THAI SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING



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I created this salad to replicate one I tried on a cruise several years ago. It goes over very well at family gatherings and potlucks year-round. We love the spice of the Thai chile, but if your family isn't into spice, feel free to leave it out. It will still be delicious! —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 22 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium limes
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed (about 2 cups)
1 cup sugar
1 Thai red chile pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups canola oil
1 head Chinese or napa cabbage, finely shredded
1 small head red cabbage, finely shredded
1 English cucumber, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen shelled edamame, thawed
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
1 cup shredded carrots
3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Finely grate enough zest from limes to measure 1 tablespoon. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. Place zest and juice in a blender; add cilantro, sugar, red chile pepper, garlic, salt and pepper. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, combine cabbages, cucumber, edamame, avocados, carrots and green onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 23g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups shredded chicken
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Splash of hot sauce
Salt
Pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together lime juice, mustard, mayonnaise, hot sauce and salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while constantly stirring with fork. Pour dressing over chicken mixture in large bowl and toss to combine. Serve over greens or as a sandwich.

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING



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Make and share this Spicy Chicken Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SavvyL

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 37m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 garlic cloves
1 inch piece fresh ginger
1 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1/2 lb chicken breast, cooked and cubed
1 roasted red pepper, seeded and chopped
2 roasted poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
1 roasted jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup corn
1/4 cup black beans
1/4 cup diced tomato

Steps:

  • To make the dressing:.
  • Finely chop garlic and ginger in a food processor.
  • To the garlic-ginger mixture add the next 8 ingredients (cilantro through parmesan cheese) and puree until blended.
  • Add both oils through the food processor shoot to combine.
  • To make the salad:.
  • Roast peppers under the broiler until charred on all sides (about 7-10 minutes), Put peppers in a bowl and cover with plasic wrap. Cool until easy to handle. Peel and seed the peppers. Chop peppers.
  • Combine peppers and remainder of salad ingredients. Mix with approximately one-half of the cilantro-lime dressing.
  • Serves 2 - 4 as an entree.

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