Best Cindys Southwest Chicken Dinner Salad Recipes

COPYCAT SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD

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My husband and I ordered and devoured this salad from Applebee's three separate times before we finally asked the waitress for the dressing ingredients. She kindly shared the recipe with us, and now I whip up this hearty main-dish salad with its tangy sauce often. -Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices, chopped
1/4 cup coleslaw salad dressing
1 tablespoon juice from pickled jalapeno slices
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup frozen corn
3 cups chopped romaine
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup tri-color tortilla strips

Steps:

Place the first 5 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving., Place chicken on oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 3 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes on each side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, prepare corn according to package directions., Divide romaine between 2 salad bowls. Arrange chicken over romaine; top with corn, red pepper, tomatoes and beans. Sprinkle with cheese and tortilla strips. Shake dressing again; drizzle over salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 45g protein.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD

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My husband loves salads, and this flavorful chicken recipe is easy, nutritious and very tasty. Serve it over greens, tucked in a pita or rolled up in a tortilla. -Sara Hobbs, West Tawakoni, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

4 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1 cup chopped red or sweet onion
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
SALADS:
Torn mixed salad greens and sliced almonds
PITAS:
Whole wheat pita pocket halves and lettuce leaves
WRAPS:
Whole wheat tortillas and sliced ripe avocado

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve as desired., Salads: Top salad greens with chicken salad; sprinkle with almonds., Pitas: Line pita halves with lettuce leaves; fill with chicken salad., Wraps: Place chicken salad off-center on tortillas; top with avocado. Roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CINDY'S SOUTHWEST CHICKEN DINNER SALAD

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This is a recipe I made up by taking a few things from a couple different recipes to fit into our own tastes. I used a marinade on the chicken that is half western dressing & half italian dressing that our butcher store here at home makes...it is wonderful and a pink color...then just grill them up and slice onto your salad. You can use any marinated chicken breasts that fit your families tastes.

Provided by CIndytc

Categories Corn

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 lbs marinated boneless chicken breasts, grilled
4 stalks romaine lettuce, chopped
1 1/2 cups kernel corn
1 1/2 cups black beans
1 1/2 cups shredded mexican cheese
bacon bits
2 eggs, hard boiled and sliced
2 avocados, diced
3/4 cup ranch dressing
3/4 cup salsa, of your choice
2 teaspoons dried taco seasoning mix

Steps:

Grill your chicken breasts, and slice thin.
Roast your corn kernals over high heat in a pan with a little oil (you can add a tsp or 2 of packaged Fahita mix to it as it roasts for a more spicy taste if you like).
layer everything onto large plates. Place sliced chicken on top and crumble some nacho chips on top if you like. Drizzle dressing on top and enjoy -- .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1141.9, Fat 77.1, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 315.2, Sodium 1618.2, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 8.3, Protein 71.9