Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad
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This is my copycat of the popular salad sold at McDonald's. It's the only thing I eat off their menu and I was anxious to replicate it at home.
Ingredients
| 4 | ounces |
chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
one small chicken breast |
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| Marinade | |||
| 1 | tablespoons |
canola oil
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
lime juice
fresh |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
cilantro
fresh chopped |
* |
| 1 | pinch |
cumin
|
* |
| 1 | pinch |
cayenne pepper
|
* |
| 1 | pinch |
kosher salt
|
* |
| 1 | pinch |
black pepper
|
* |
| Salad | |||
| 1 ½ | cup |
romaine lettuce
salad blend, chopped |
* |
| 1 |
italian plum (roma) tomatoes
diced |
||
| 2 | tablespoons |
corn
sweet corn |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
black beans
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
carrots
shredded |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
scallions, spring or green onions
sliced |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
pepper jack cheese
shredded Mexican cheese blend |
* |
| 1 | tablespoon |
black olives
sliced, optional |
|
| 1 | ounce |
tortilla chips
or crispy fried tortilla strips, for garnish |
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cilantro
fresh for garnish |
* | ||
| Dressing | |||
| 2 | tablespoons |
salad dressing, creamy ranch
fat free |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
sour cream, light
low fat or non-fat |
|
| ½ | teaspoons |
apple cider vinegar
|
|
| ½ | teaspoons |
lime juice
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoons |
chili powder
|
* |
| ¼ | teaspoons |
cumin
ground |
* |
| ¼ | teaspoons |
onion powder
|
* |
| ¼ | teaspoons |
garlic powder
|
* |
Directions
Mix together all marinade ingredients in a glass container. Add chicken breast and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours, turning periodically.
Mix all dressing ingredients together. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Grill marinated breast over hot coals or broil for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until no longer pink in middle. Let rest, tented with foil, 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
Assemble salad components on serving plate. Arrange sliced grilled chicken breast atop salad. Garnish as desired and top with dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 405g (14.3 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 76766% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 57g
87%
Saturated Fat 9g
43%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 80mg
27%
Sodium 841mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
14%
Dietary Fiber 7g
26%
Sugars g
Protein
58g
Vitamin A 56%
•
Vitamin C 49%
Calcium 14%
•
Iron 18%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
lynn in ma
I think this is my new favorite salad, even topping Cobb...maybe. It is suitable for lunch or dinner and is very flavorful. Suitable for lunch OR dinner.
almost 11 years agoJudy
I have made this several times now. It is truly one of our favorite recipes.
almost 7 years agoUnited States
You're missing a very crucial ingredient. Why does nobody seem to realize that the southwest salad specifically has like glaze on the chicken in addition to the dressing packet you're given?
over 4 years agoUnited States
I have problems with acidic, spicy and allium foods, I make something like this but put equal parts fresh lime juice with either honey or agave, so it doesn't bother my stomach. I also leave off the dressing. I have found some tortilla strips that has a hint of lime in it, that I use. I use a spring mix, and a Roma tomato that I have removed the seeds. I think it tastes just as good as McDonalds, but that doesn't stop me from going to McDonalds also and having it.
over 4 years ago