Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNacho Daddy - DowntownFajita Salad Recipe

Fajita Salad Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Heritage lettuce tossed in onion thyme vinaigrette with marinated chicken strips, fajita peppers & onions, cotija, sour cream, pico de gallo & guacamole, served in a crispy flour tortilla.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Chicken Marinade

Vegetables

Dressing

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breast and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare Vegetables

    Slice the bell peppers and onion. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove and let rest before slicing into strips.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed, and sauté the sliced bell peppers and onion until softened, about 5 minutes.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 5

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh thyme, honey, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, toss the heritage lettuce with the dressing. Place the crispy flour tortilla on a plate, fill with the tossed salad, top with chicken strips, sautéed vegetables, cotija cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

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