Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad Recipes

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve as desired., Salads: Top salad greens with chicken salad; sprinkle with almonds., Pitas: Line pita halves with lettuce leaves; fill with chicken salad., Wraps: Place chicken salad off-center on tortillas; top with avocado. Roll up.

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Season the chicken breasts with Essence, drizzle with olive oil and grill or bake until done.
• You can also substitute fajita seasoned sliced chicken breasts strips here.
• Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
• Toss the lettuce with your other salad"stuff".
• Slice the corn tortillas into thin strips and deep fry until crisp.
• If you stop short of crisp, the tortillas will be tough.
• Test one and if this is the case, just refry til crisp.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Divide the tortillas into four equal portions and place on individual plates (I use deep pasta bowels).
• Place the lettuce mix on top of the tortilla strips and put an equal portion of chicken breast on each.
• Mix together the Ranch Dressing and salsa 1:1.
• Pour this over each salad and sprinkle cheese on top.

SOUTHWEST GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. For the Dressing: I love both of these dressings with this salad & couldn't decide which one to post - you decide which one to make. Combine ingredients with a whisk until blended & refrigerate until serving.
• 2. For the Chicken: Brush chicken with canola/olive oil. Season with salt & pepper, sprinkle with SW seasoning or taco seasoning. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side or until thermometer reads 165 degrees. Remove from grill to cutting board & slice or chop depending on serving style (bowl or platter)
• 3. For the Salad Prep: Twist off core on the Romaine heads. Rinse leaves and spin dry with a Salad Spinner & tear or cut into pieces.(can also use packaged torn Romaine) Slice olives & dice bell pepper. Remove pit from avocado. Slice or dice for serving.
• 4. Serving the salad: Bowl or Platter In a large serving BOWL, combine all salad ingredients & pour dressing over to coat or serve the dressing on the side. PLATTER: Layer the avocado, beans, corn, chicken, bell pepper, avocado over the chopped Romaine. Serve the dressing on the side.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet; spritz both sides of strips with butter-flavored cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside. , Combine the salad greens, corn, beans, 1 cup tomatoes, green pepper, jicama and onions; arrange on a serving platter. Place chicken in center of salad; sprinkle with cheese and remaining tomatoes. Arrange tortilla strips around chicken. , In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce; serve with salad.