Spicy Southwestern Fruit Salad Recipes

SPICY SOUTHWEST SALAD RECIPE (CHICK-FIL-A COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Mix the ingredients for the marinade together.
• Place the chicken in an airtight container or freezer bag and pour the marinade over it.
• Marinate the chicken overnight (or for at least 30 minutes before baking).
• Preheat the oven to 350 degress F.
• Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
• Add the chopped bell pepper to the baking sheet and continue to bake for another 15 minutes (or until the chicken is fully cooked).
• While the chicken is baking, make the salad dressing.
• Chop the spinach.
• In a large salad bowl, toss all of the salad ingredients together (except for the pepitas, tortilla chips, and dressing).
• Add the chicken and bell peppers once they are done baking and toss together.
• Plate each salad, add the peptias, tortilla chips, and drizzle with dressing.
• Serve and enjoy!

SPICY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix pineapple, watermelon, mango, and green apple in a large bowl.
• Blend lime juice, honey, and jalapeno in a blender until smooth.
• Pour jalapeno dressing into the large bowl and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle chili-lime seasoning on top. Chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

SPICY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the apples, pears, mangoes and strawberries. In a small bowl, whisk the juices, cilantro, vinegar, lime zest and hot chili sauce. Drizzle over fruit mixture; toss to coat.

COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A SPICY SOUTHWEST SALAD

Steps:

• Brine:.
• In a medium bowl whisk together ingredients for brine.
• Add chicken, making sure to coat evenly. Allow chicken to marinate for 20 minutes. Remove chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
• Heat grill to high, oil lightly. Grill chicken turning once until grill marks have appeared and chicken is opaque throughout, about 3 to 4 minutes a side. Remove chicken to a cutting board and slice thinly across the grain.
• Salad: Toss together salad ingredients. Top with sliced chicken and favorite dressing.

SOUTHWESTERN FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor or indoor grill to high.
• Toss pineapple with oil, salt and pepper and grill it on both sides until grill marks appear and it's tender and juicy. Cut into large chunks and place in a salad bowl. Add tomatoes, oranges, jicama, cilantro, lime zest and juice and a dash or two of hot sauce. Adjust seasoning and toss well before serving.

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the coconut milk, lime juice, vinegar, chipotle, garlic, cayenne and brown sugar. Drizzle over fruit mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional corn chips or coconut if desired. Serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN SHRIMP SALAD WITH SPICY SOUTHWESTERN DRESSING

Steps:

• For the Shrimp:.
• In a deep medium bowl, combine first 9 marinade ingredients, blending well. Add shrimp, coating each well with marinade. Cover and refrigerate 30 to 45 minutes to allow shrimp to absorb marinade flavors.
• While shrimp are marinating, prepare fruit and vegetables; set aside.
• Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade. In a medium heavy skillet, saute shrimp in 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons hot oil for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are opaque in color and cut easily with a fork and are done. Do not overcook as shrimp will become tough.
• Arrange salad greens on each of four dinner plates, dividing evenly. Top each with sauteed shrimp, fruit, vegetables and snipped cilantro. Drizzle a small amount of Southwestern-style Vinaigrette Dressing over each salad. Garnish each with shredded cheese of choice, sliced olives, and a sprig of cilantro, if desired.
• For the Dressing:.
• In a deep small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients, blending well. With a wire whisk, gradually add both olive oil and salad oil, whisking until mixture is smooth and well blended. Add salt and pepper to taste, whisking to blend. Or, combine vinegar and oil in a blender container; cover and blend until mixture is smooth.
• Add remaining ingredients, stirring by hand to mix. Dressing may be stored in the refrigerator, tightly covered, in a glass container for up to 1 week. Variation: Omit vinegar and use 1/3 to 1/2 cup lime juice. May add 1 teaspoon grated lime peel to dressing, if desired.