Thursday, August 20, 2009

Fajita Chicken Salad


This is inspired by the Quesadilla Explosion Salad from Chili's restaurant. My mom and I both love this salad and upon ordering it one day decided to write down what was inside of it to try and recreate it at home. It's not exact but it still tastes yummy.

Fajita Chicken Salad
1 bag salad greens (your choice) I use Romaine
1 can corn, drained
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded cheese
1/2 can olives, sliced
1 tomato, diced
tortilla strips or crushed up tortilla chips

Mix everything together.

1 pound chicken, cut into chunks and seasoned using a Fajita seasoning mix (follow directions on package of seasoning)

Plate up your salad and put the chicken chunks on top while they are still warm. Use any type of dressing you like. I used Avocado Ranch dressing...recipe follows

Avocado Ranch Dressing
2 med ripe avocadoes
1 c ranch dressing
1/2 c milk
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c lime juice
1 tsp hot sauce
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Blend together in food processor or blender. Chill and serve with salad.

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