Jul 14 2026
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Santa Fe Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by Chester's Kitchen & Bar
Time30m
Serves4

Pulled chicken, tomatoes, grilled onion, cilantro, sweet corn, avocado, toasted pepitas, chipotle ranch, tortilla strips

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Dice the tomatoes, chop the cilantro, and slice the grilled onion into thin strips. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Avocado

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Dice the avocado into cubes.

  3. 3

    Combine the Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the pulled chicken, diced tomatoes, grilled onion, chopped cilantro, sweet corn, and diced avocado. Mix gently to combine.

  4. 4

    Add Pepitas and Tortilla Strips

    Sprinkle the toasted pepitas and tortilla strips on top of the salad mixture.

Chipotle Ranch Dressing Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix Dressing Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Final Assembly

  1. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the chipotle ranch dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the Santa Fe Chicken Salad immediately with extra tortilla strips on the side, if desired.

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