Southwest Chicken Salad I Recipe
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Southwest Chicken Salad I

By: Sandy 
"This is a highly seasoned salad that is a nice change from the typical 'taco' version. Even my kids and their friends love it!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (28)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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  • 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 4 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 small red onion, sliced into rings
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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  • 6 ounces tortilla chips

Directions

  1. In a covered jar, mix the lime juice, olive oil, salt, garlic, cilantro, chili powder, and cumin. Cover, and shake until well blended.
  2. Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Toss with the chicken, black beans, onion, and tomato. Just before serving, toss with the dressing mixture and Parmesan cheese. Serve with tortilla chips, either crushed over the top of the salad, or on the side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 408 | Total Fat: 23.7g | Cholesterol: 62mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2005 by MATTIE7   view full review
I loved this but I changed a couple things. I cut the chicken into chunks and then cooked it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I just loved this, the dressing in particular. I thought it might be a little heavy on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by AREED   view full review
This is a great salad, I made a couple of changes/amendments - I could not buy any fresh limes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2004 by NOSEYROSEY   view full review
Really looked forward to this, yet just so-so.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by nutritionguru   view full review
I just made this recipe and it was SO good. I used a Mexican cheese blend instead of parmesan...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2006 by thejesusway   view full review
Wow this was excellent!! I added more cilantro, because i love lots! I added some olives and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2010 by brandica8   view full review
Delicious!!! Will definately be making this again. It's a very light and refreshing salad. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2008 by Chef Boyar Ha Ha   view full review
We all love love love this receipe. You can serve it so many ways...over tortilla chips, as a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by Lyn   view full review
This was a hit at dinner. Added a little more lime juice and sea salt. I added some corn as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2008 by wirlp00l69   view full review
This salad is so good! I cut up strips of corn tortilla and fried them up for the topping. ...

 

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