Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe
Mixed Greens / Cilantro-lime Cherry Tomatoes / Red Onions / Jalapenos / Monterrey Jack / Tortilla Strips / Black Beans / Corn
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the cilantro-lime dressing. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the jalapenos. Adjust the spiciness of the jalapenos to your preference.
- 3
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, sliced jalapenos, black beans, corn, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- 4
Add Dressing and Toss
Drizzle the cilantro-lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 5
Serve
Top the salad with tortilla strips for crunch and serve immediately.
