The great thing about this salad is that it's pretty adaptable. To make it veg-friendly, simply sub in a can of rinsed and drained black or pinto beans in place of the chicken. Don't like avocado? Swap in some sliced olives in their place. The key is to have fun and adjust for your family's tastebuds. The homemade vinaigrette takes a few minutes to make, but it really gives a great flavor to the finished salad. Let me show you how quick and easy this main dish salad is to make!
Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
Inspired by Epicurious
Step 1: Place the following ingredients in a large mixing bowl: 4 cups chopped romaine and/or Napa cabbage, 4 ounces diced cooked chicken breast, 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheese colby/jack cheese crumbles, 1 diced seeded Roma tomato, 1/2 cup corn kernels, 2 sliced green onions, 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), and 1/3 cup tortilla strips. Toss and set aside.
NOTE: I found a chopped salad blend at the grocery store to save time, but you can easily chop your favorite lettuce...make sure to chop it pretty fine so it's bite-size.
Step 2: Make the dressing by combining the following ingredients in a large measuring cup: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbs. honey or agave, a few shakes of Tabasco, one finely chopped garlic clove, 1 tsp. dried cilantro, and salt & pepper to taste. Whisk well to combine.
Step 3: Add the dressing to the reserved salad, and toss to evenly coat the salad with the dressing. This can be made an hour or two ahead and stored in the fridge. I find that it lets the flavors combine really nicely if you have time to let it hang out in the fridge. Just before serving, top the bowl with 1/2 diced avocado and more tortilla strips.
This fun salad looks like festive confetti...and it's full of fresh Springtime ingredients! The homemade dressing is what brings all the different flavors and textures together -- it's tangy-sweet-spicy and not at all heavy. Each bite of this salad is a bit different, depending on what goodies end up on your fork. Bottom line: this fun salad is a fiesta on a plate, my friends!
Make sure to join the #SundaySupper contributors for our weekly Twitter chat tonight at 600 CST. We'll be sharing our Cinco de Mayo tips and recipes and having a fantastic time chatting. In the meantime, check out all the fabulous dishes that the #SundaySupper writers are sharing today...no matter what you might want for today's celebration, we've got you covered.
Make sure to join the #SundaySupper contributors for our weekly Twitter chat tonight at 600 CST. We'll be sharing our Cinco de Mayo tips and recipes and having a fantastic time chatting. In the meantime, check out all the fabulous dishes that the #SundaySupper writers are sharing today...no matter what you might want for today's celebration, we've got you covered.
Cinco de Mayo Appetizers & Sides {Aperitivos}:
- Chipotle Roasted Chickpeas from Home Cooking Memories
- Cinco de Mayo Tuna Pepper Poppers from Shockingly Delicious
- Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn) from Magnolia Days
- Esquites or Mexican Corn Salad from Kimchi Mom
- Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime-Cayenne Butter from Healthy. Delicious.
- Guacamole Rice from Foxes Love Lemons
- Healthy Mexican Ceviche from Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Loaded Cheesy Nachos from Gotta Get Baked
- Lobster Guacamole from I Run For Wine
- Roasted Garlic and Bacon Guacamole from Ruffles & Truffles
- Slow Cooker Chicken Con Queso from Daily Dish Recipes
Cinco de Mayo Main Dishes {Platos Principales}:
- Barbacoa Beef from The Urban Mrs.
- Chicken Enchiladas with Avocado Cream Sauce from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Chicken Fajita Feta-ccine from Chocolate Moosey
- Chicken Fajita Salad w/Home made Easy Salsa from Momma’s Meals
- Chicken Mole Potato Skins from Noshing with the Nolands
- Corona Beer-Battered Fish Tacos from Pescetarian Journal
- Duck Carnitas from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Fish Tacos with Lime Salsa from Curious Cuisiniere
- Japanese Mexican Tacos from Ninja Baking
- Lightened Up Taco Salad from Kudos Kitchen
- Mexican Pizza with Chipotle Orange Sauce from Family Foodie
- Oven Baked Beef, Bean, and Cheese Chimichangas from In The Kitchen With KP
- Pork Carnitas from From the Bookshelf
- Red Chile Jam + Tequila Chicken Quesadillas from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Roasted Poblano and Corn Lasagna from Juanita’s Cocina
- Shrimp Soft Tacos with Lime Dressing and Crunchy Vegetables from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Slow Cooked Carne Asadas from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Soft Shell Tacos from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Spicy Shredded Beef Chimichangas from Supper for a Steal
- Spicy Steak Fajitas from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Stuffed Poblano Peppers from Country Girl in the Village
- Tequila Lime Chicken from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing from The Weekend Gourmet
- Tofu Tacos from Hip Foodie Mom
- Yucatan Pollo Pibil and Corn Tortillas from MarocMama
Cinco de Mayo Desserts {Postres}:
- Dairy-free Flan from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Dark and Spicy Chocolate Pots de Creme from Happy Baking Days
- Fried Ice Cream for a Crowd from Growing Up Gabel
- Luxuriously Healthy Chocolate Frosting from What Smells So Good?
- Mexican Brownies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Paletas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicles) from La Cocina de Leslie
- Peanut Mazapanes from Pies and Plots
Cinco de Mayo Drinks {Bebidas}:
- Fresh & Fruity Sangria from Webicurean
- Fruity Aguas Frescas from The Foodie Patootie
- Mango Aqua Fresca With Chia Seeds from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Margarona from The Messy Baker
- Tamarindo Drink (Agua de Tamarindo) from Basic N Delicious
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