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Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad

Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad

Southwest grilled chicken salad packed full of ingredients like peppers, tomatoes, avocado and beans topped with a cilantro-lime dressing. Yum.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Southwest
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped and divided
  • ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes more if you like it spicy
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced into strips
  • 1 head romaine chopped
  • 1 cup bell peppers (assorted colors) chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes chopped
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • ⅓ cup feta crumbled
  • ½ cup tortilla strips

Method
 

  1. Combine first 10 ingredients (half of cilantro) in a small bowl and whisk together.
  2. Pour half on chicken, turning to coat. Set aside for 30 minutes. Reserve rest for salad dressing.
  3. In a large bowl mix together romaine, peppers, tomatoes, avocado, black beans, feta and remaining cilantro.
  4. Grill 9-10 minutes per side or until internal temperature is 165 degrees/no longer pink.
  5. Allow to cool slightly then slice chicken into bite sized pieces.
  6. Top salad with chicken and tortilla strips.
  7. Drizzle with salad dressing before serving.