Chicken Fajita Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe

Name: Chicken Fajita Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: fajita seasoning for chicken (recipe below); 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips; vegetable cooking spray; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; salt & fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 6 -8 cups shredded romaine lettuce; 1/2 cup thin sliced green bell pepper; 1/2 cup thin sliced red bell pepper; 1 small red onion, sliced into rings; 1/2 cup shredded monterrey jack cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (optional) or (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional); 1 roma tomato, diced; 4 -8 black olives; 1 avocado, sliced; salad dressing (Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing recipe below); Fajita Seasoning; 1 tablespoon chili powder (I love Ancho or chipotle); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Servings: persons

fajita seasoning for chicken (recipe below)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
6 -8 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 cup thin sliced green bell pepper
1/2 cup thin sliced red bell pepper
1 small red onion, sliced into rings
1/2 cup shredded monterrey jack cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (optional) or (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
1 roma tomato, diced
4 -8 black olives
1 avocado, sliced
salad dressing (Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing recipe below)
Fajita Seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder (I love Ancho or chipotle)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon salt
Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1
Place a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot.
2
Add chicken and sprinkle chicken with fajita seasoning and saute 8 minutes or until chicken is done (no longer pink inside) and browned on the outside
3
Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice. Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro set aside.
4
In a mixing bowl, combine lettuce, peppers, cheddar cheese, tomato and beans and toss with chicken. Drizzle with cilantro lime dressing
5
Plate and garnish with black olives and sliced avocado. Serve with warm tortillas or tortilla chips and your favorite salsa or Pico de Gallo.
6
To Make Fajita Seasoning: Combine all seasonings well.
7
To Make Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing: Combine all ingredients, and stir well with a whisk. Cover dressing and refrigerate.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: fajita seasoning for chicken (recipe below), 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips, vegetable cooking spray, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken Fajita Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Fajita Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing

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