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Southwestern Chicken Tenderloin Salad
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Ready In: 23 Minutes
Servings: 4
Light up the grill and prep. Dinner's on in 30 or less!
Ingredients:
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 lb chicken tenderloins
1 large head romaine lettuce, washed, drained and torn
12 grape tomatoes
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated (optional)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons salsa
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
1. For the Salad Dressing: In a small bowl combine salsa, sour cream and cilantro; cover and refrigerate.
2. For the Tenderloins: Spray grill rack with vegetable cooking spray. Prepare grill for direct heat cooking.
3. Sprinkle seasoning mix evenly over each side of tenderloins. Place chicken on grill rack and grill over hot coals 5 minutes and turn.
4. Cook tenderloins 3 to 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
5. To serve, divide lettuce between four plates and arrange grape tomatoes over each. Slice tenderloins into thin strips and place over lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with dressing.
By RecipeOfHealth.com