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Chicken Fajita Salad

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Submitted by DonsMaggie

Smoky broiled chicken meets black beans, fresh cilantro, red peppers, and crunchy greens in this Tex-Mex fajita salad. Tossed in a tangy red wine vinegar dressing and ready in 30 minutes flat.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

10 min

READY

30 min

All the bold, smoky flavors of chicken fajitas, minus the tortilla, plus a whole lot of crunch.

Broiled chicken gets sliced into thin strips and tossed with black beans, diced red peppers, scallions, cilantro, and a heap of mixed greens.

A splash of red wine vinegar dressing ties everything together without weighing it down.

Top with guacamole and sour cream if you want the full experience. You do.

Chef Tips

  • Get good char on the chicken: Broil or grill until you see those dark, caramelized edges. That’s where the flavor lives.
  • Drain the beans and tomatoes well: Nobody wants a soggy salad. Give them an extra shake in the colander.
  • Make it ahead: Prep everything but the greens. Toss the salad right before serving to keep things crisp.

Ingredients

4 4
EACH EACH CHICKEN BREAST
halves, boneless, skinless
15 433.5
OUNCES ML/G BLACK BEANS
drained and rinsed
14 ½ 419.1
OUNCES ML/G TOMATOES
drained
4 946
CUPS ML MIXED SALAD GREEN
shredded
½ 118
CUP ML SWEET RED BELL PEPPER
diced *
¼ 59
¼ 59
CUP ML RED ONIONS
¼ 59
CUP ML CILANTRO
chopped
1
X STIR FRY COOKING SAUCE
mesquite, to taste *
1
X RED WINE VINEGAR
dressing, to taste *
1
X GUACAMOLE
to taste *
1
X SOUR CREAM
to taste *

Directions

Brush chicken with Stir fry Cooking Sauce.

Broil or BBQ 3 to 5 min. per side or until done, basting with more Cooking Sauce; slice into thin strips.

Combine remaining ingredients with chicken strips and toss with 1 tablespoon Cooking Sauce and 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar dressing.

Garnish with guacamole and sour cream, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 300g (10.6 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 272 12% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 8%
Dietary Fiber 8g 34%
Sugars g
Protein 70g
Vitamin A 57% Vitamin C 22%
Calcium 6% Iron 18%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Low Sodium
 
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