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Chicken Fajita Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe

Chicken Fajita Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe

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Chicken Fajita Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing

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Ingredients:

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fajita seasoning for chicken (recipe below)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into thin strips
vegetable cooking spray
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 tbsp 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
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans
1 roma tomato, diced
4 -8 black olives
1 avocado, sliced
salad dressing
1 tbsp chili powder (i love ancho or chipotle)
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp mexican oregano
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp chili powder

Directions:

Place a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot.
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
Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice. Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine lettuce, peppers, cheddar cheese, tomato and beans and toss with chicken. Drizzle with cilantro lime dressing
Plate and garnish with black olives and sliced avocado. Serve with warm tortillas or tortilla chips and your favorite salsa or Pico de Gallo.
To Make Fajita Seasoning: Combine all seasonings well.
To Make Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing: Combine all ingredients, and stir well with a whisk. Cover dressing and refrigerate.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	349.82 Kcal (1465 kJ)
Calories from fat	173.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.3g	30%
Cholesterol	91.95mg	31%
Sodium	1183.15mg	49%
Potassium	1019.65mg	22%
Total Carbs	18.33g	6%
Sugars	5.14g	21%
Dietary Fiber	7.61g	30%
Protein	30.51g	61%
Vitamin C	44.7mg	74%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	15.1mg	84%
Calcium	215.5mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.2 Kcal (365 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.81g	30%
Cholesterol	22.92mg	31%
Sodium	294.94mg	49%
Potassium	254.18mg	22%
Total Carbs	4.57g	6%
Sugars	1.28g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.9g	30%
Protein	7.6g	61%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	74%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	3.8mg	84%
Calcium	53.7mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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