Fiesta Salad

fiesta saladThe only reason I can think to call this Fiesta Salad is because it’s a party in your mouth. : )  The flavor is tangy, but not overpowering when used sparingly, and is a healthy, oil free, blend of awesome veggies and flavors.

Lime-Honey Dressing:

  • ¼ c. lime juice
  • ¼ c. applesauce
  • ¼ c. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbs honey
  • 2 Tbs cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced very fine

Meat Mixture:

  • 3 small chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 small onion, cut into thin rings
  • ½ red pepper, chopped to small pieces
  • 1 Tbs fresh chopped cilantro

Salad:

  • Romaine lettuce
  • black beans,  drained, rinsed
  • corn, drained
  • cucumbers
  • cilantro
  • avocado chunks
  • tortilla chip crumbles
  • cheese, if desired

Mix together all dressing ingredients until well blended making about 1 cup of dressing (I didn’t use nearly that much, so this can be halved if you aren’t feeding a big crowd). Refrigerate until needed.

Sauté chicken, onion, and pepper chunks in about ¼ c. dressing mixture.  Add fresh cilantro.

When the meat is ready build your salad master piece!

One Response to “Fiesta Salad”

  1. Angela
    August 15th, 2009 at 8:12 am

    I wish I had looked at this before dinner the other…yummm. I should start looking here before planning my menu!

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