Southwestern Chicken Caesar Salad With Chipotle Dressing |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I strongly suggest to make the dressing up to 24 hours in advance to blend flavors, also you can grill the chicken a day in advance and refrigerate. If you are not a black bean lover then you can omit them and use corn niblets, adjust the dressing ingredients to taste :) Ingredients:
5 boneless skinless chicken breasts |
olive oil |
1 (1 1/3 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix |
1 small romaine lettuce (about 7-8 cups torn into bite-size pieces) |
3/4-1 cup black beans (rinsed and very well drained or use corn niblets) |
1 1/2 cups garlic-flavored croutons (or use as much as desired) |
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1 -2 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into rings |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste) |
1 cup mayonnaise |
2/3 cup parmesan cheese |
1/2 cup sour cream |
1/2 teaspoon cumin |
2 anchovy fillets |
3 green onions, chopped |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
1 chipotle pepper (from a jar or can) |
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic |
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste) |
salt (or to taste) (optional) |
Directions:
1. Brush olive oil over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle the fajita seasoning onto both sides.
2. Grill over medium-high heat about 6 minutes per side (or you may broil).
3. Allow to cool then slice into strips; set aside.
4. For the dressing; in a blender or food processor combine mayonnaise, 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, sour cream, cumin, anchovy fillets, green onions, Dijon mustard, chipotle pepper, fresh garlic, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper; process or blend until smooth then season with salt if desired.
5. Place the lettuce in a large glass bowl, add in black beans; toss to mix.
6. Top the salad with croutons and red bell pepper rings and cooked chicken slices, then sprinkle with about 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or any amount desired).
7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve dressing on the side.
8. Delicious!
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