Best Junior League Fiesta Chicken Salad W Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette Recipes

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JUNIOR LEAGUE- FIESTA CHICKEN SALAD W/ LIME CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE



Junior League- Fiesta Chicken Salad W/ Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette image

Make and share this Junior League- Fiesta Chicken Salad W/ Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JLofAustin

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup chopped shallot
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper
3 cups thinly sliced red lettuce
3 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
2 seeded chopped plum tomatoes
1/2 thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/2 thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
1/2 chopped avocado
1/3 cup crumbled tortilla chips
1/4 cup thawed frozen whole kernel corn
1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds or 1/4 cup pepitas
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
1/2 cup crumbled queso anejo or 1/2 cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette, combine the shallots, lime juice, cilantro and garlic in a bowl and mix well. Whisk in the oil gradually. Season with salt and pepper. You may prepare up to 1 day in advance and store, covered, in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • For the salad, combine the lettuce, cabbage, chicken, tomatoes, bell peppers, avocado, tortilla chips, corn, pumpkin seeds and onion in a bowl and toss to mix. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and mix well. Sprinkle with the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.9, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 31.5, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 10.6

CILANTRO LIME VINAIGRETTE



Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette image

Cilantro is one of those ingredients that adds bright, fresh flavor to almost any dish it's in. Drizzle this irresistible cilantro lime vinaigrette recipe over grilled steak, avocado salad, sliced tomatoes and more. Don't miss these other homemade salad dressing recipes -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash pepper
2/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the first ingredients in blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE



Cilantro Vinaigrette image

This is best made the day before using and refrigerated so flavors can meld. Serve with Recipe #501214 or over a bed of greens and avocado slices.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup fresh lime juice
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (or to taste)
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup canola oil (or peanut oil-do not use olive oil)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except oil in a food processor or blender. Process until combined.
  • With the machine running, slowly pour oil through opening in lid or feeder tube and process until emulsified.
  • Taste for seasoning (and more cilantro or cayenne if needed).
  • Pour into a glass jar with lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour but preferably overnight.

FIESTA CHICKEN SALAD



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This salad is so good in the summertime. We like to top it with French or ranch dressing. You may also heat the bean and corn mixture, and serve salad with warmed chicken. Hot or cold, it's delicious!

Provided by Hazeleyes

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 (1 1/3 ounce) packet fajita seasoning mix, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn
1/2 cup salsa
1 (10 ounce) bag mixed salad greens
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Rub chicken strips evenly with 1/2 the fajita seasoning.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken 6 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
  • Mix the beans, corn, salsa and other 1/2 of fajita seasoning.
  • Prepare the salad by tossing the greens, onion and tomato.
  • Top salad with chicken and dress with the bean and corn mixture.

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