Southwest Salad or Wraps Recipe

Name: Southwest Salad or Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 whole red pepper; ½ cup shredded cheese (of choice); plain Doritos, crunched into bits; tortilla (if making wraps); fajita seasoning mix or taco seasoning, to coat; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 head lettuce, cleaned and shredded or chopped; ¼ cup vegetable oil; ⅛ cup cider vinegar; ½ tablespoon water; ¼ teaspoon minced garlic; ½ teaspoon sugar; ⅜ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon grated parmesan cheese; 3 tomatoes; 14 onion; 1 clove garlic; 1 tablespoon cilantro; ¼ teaspoon lemons or ¼ teaspoon lime juice; jalapeno, to taste (I use 3 from jar of sliced); ½ teaspoon garlic salt

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon oil
1 whole red pepper
½ cup shredded cheese (of choice)
plain Doritos, crunched into bits
tortilla (if making wraps)
fajita seasoning mix or taco seasoning, to coat
salt and pepper, to taste
1 head lettuce, cleaned and shredded or chopped
¼ cup vegetable oil
⅛ cup cider vinegar
½ tablespoon water
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon sugar
⅜ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon grated parmesan cheese
3 tomatoes
14 onion
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon cilantro
¼ teaspoon lemons or ¼ teaspoon lime juice
jalapeno, to taste (I use 3 from jar of sliced)
½ teaspoon garlic salt

1
Heat griddle or with a little oil.
2
You can also do this on the bbq.
3
Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper& fajita seasoning (gernerously on the season) and cook in pan or griddle over low heat.
4
Put whole red pepper over low heat on griddle or in seperate pan.
5
Watch carefully and trun when each side is about 30% blackened on skin.
6
Once blackened on all sides remove, devein and cut into strips- should be soft.
7
When chicken is done, remove from pan& cut into slices.
8
If making fresh dressing- combine all ingredients and mix well.
9
If making fresh salsa- put all ingredients in food processor and pulse until desired consistency.
10
In a large bowl, combine lettuce, crunched doritos, cheese, dressing, salsa, chicken and pepper- mix well and serve immediately or fold in warmed tortilla for wraps.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 whole red pepper, ½ cup shredded cheese (of choice), and more.

Yes, Southwest Salad or Wraps 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwest Salad or Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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