Southwest Chicken Salad

Name: Southwest Chicken Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 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

By Carolyn Haas
@Linky1

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

Rating:

★★★★★ 3 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

25 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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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

Step-by-Step

Season chicken with chili powder, cumin and 1/4 tsp. salt.
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.
In large bowl, whisk lime juice into remaining olive oil until thickened. Add cilantro, garlic and rest of salt.
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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