Cajun Spiced Chicken Salad Recipe
Mixed greens, Cajun spiced chicken breasts, cheddar cheese, tomato, black olives, green and red onions, tortilla ribbons and creamy salsa ranch on the side
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Salad
Dressing
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season generously with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Salad Assembly
- 3
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens as the base.
- 4
Add Toppings
Top the mixed greens with diced tomato, sliced black olives, chopped green onions, and sliced red onions.
- 5
Add Chicken and Cheese
Slice the cooked Cajun chicken breasts and arrange them on top of the salad. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the salad.
- 6
Add Tortilla Strips
Finish the salad by adding tortilla strips for crunch.
Serving
- 7
Serve with Dressing
Serve the salad with a side of salsa ranch dressing for drizzling.
