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Southwest Chicken Power Salad

Southwest Chicken Power Salad

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Vinaigrette

    • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 🍋 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 🍯 1 teaspoon honey
    • 🧄 1 teaspoon garlic
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 2 tablespoons Mexican crema (optional)

  • Salad

    • 1 5-ounce container mixed salad greens
    • 🍗 1 cup cooked chicken
    • 1 15-ounce can pinto beans
    • 🌽 1 15-ounce can corn
    • 🍅 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
    • 1/2 cup cotija cheese
    • 🧅 4 thin slices red onion
    • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

STEPS

1

Prepare the vinaigrette: Place cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, cumin, and cayenne in a blender or food processor. Pulse until well blended. For a creamy dressing, add Mexican crema. Season with salt and pepper.

2

Arrange the salad: Line a serving plate with mixed salad greens. Arrange chicken, pinto beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, cotija cheese, and red onion slices in an appealing layout.

3

Drizzle with vinaigrette (or alternatively toss all ingredients in a large bowl with vinaigrette). Garnish with pumpkin seeds and optional jalapeño slices.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

350

Calories

  • 25
    Protein
  • 30
    Carbs
  • 15
    Fats

💡 For a spicier version, add thinly sliced jalapeños as garnish.Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor in the vinaigrette.You can swap cotija cheese for feta if it's unavailable.Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days without dressing.