Best Leftover Chicken Santa Fe Salad Recipes

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LEFTOVER CHICKEN SANTA FE SALAD



Leftover Chicken Santa Fe Salad image

Adapted from Woman's Day magazine. I changed all of the ingredients to lower fat versions, but the original called for the full fat stuff, so by all means use whichever you prefer. Good way to use up a little leftover corn and chicken. If you prefer to not buy pre-bagged salad, just add a little shredded red cabbage,carrots, and sliced radishes to your favorite salad greens. You may also sub any type of cooked beans you prefer - chickpeas, kidney beans, black-eyed peas, etc. Shredded leftover pork or turkey would also be nice in this.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup reduced fat Italian dressing (creamy or regular)
1/4 cup chunky salsa (hot or mild)
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups corn (canned or frozen & thawed)
4 cups mixed salad greens (American blend-the one with radish, carrots,red cabbage, and lettuce)
4 cups reduced fat tortilla chips, approximately
4 teaspoons low-fat sour cream, to taste (or regular)
4 teaspoons low-fat cheddar cheese, to taste (or regular)

Steps:

  • Mix dressing together in a large bowl.
  • Add chicken,beans,corn,and salad greens and toss well to coat.
  • Place about a small handful of tortilla chips (approx 1 cup) onto 4 serving plates, then portion out the salad on top.
  • Place a dollop of sour cream on top of each and sprinkle with some shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.8, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 54.9, Sodium 426.5, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 4.7, Protein 29.3

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD WITH TANGY LIME DRESSING



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Santa Fe Chicken Salad with Tangy Lime Dressing is a fresh, hearty salad packed with black beans, roasted corn and tortilla strips tossed with a zesty lime dressing! {GF}

Provided by Marcie

Categories     Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 1 - 1.5 pounds)
3 teaspoons Homemade taco seasoning (or your favorite store bought seasoning)
4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
2 green onions (white and green parts, sliced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
½ cup black beans (rinsed and drained (use canned or my [Easy Instant Pot Black Beans]))
1 large corn cob (husks and silks removed (or about 1 cup of thawed frozen corn))
1 avocado (seeded and diced)
Serve with grated cheese (fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and tortilla strips if desired)
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (may substitute with honey)
2 teaspoons freshly chopped cilantro
salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the grill to medium and cook the chicken breast about 8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from heat, cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • While the chicken cooks, place the corn on the grill and cook on all sides, turning every 3-4 minutes or until blackened. Remove from heat and cut the corn from the cob when cool enough to handle.
  • Place the lettuce, green onions, cherry tomatoes, black beans, roasted corn, avocado, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Toss together gently, and serve on plates. Top with the chicken and tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 172 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHILI'S SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE



Chili's Santa Fe Chicken Salad Recipe image

This Copycat Chili's Santa Fe Chicken Salad is loaded with tasty ingredients. Grilled chicken pairs with pico, tortilla strips, and a homemade Santa Fe sauce that will quickly become your favorite homemade topping! Perfect meal prep recipe or easy weeknight dinner.

Provided by Jesseca

Categories     Dinner Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 grilled chicken breast (sliced)
4 cups romaine (washed and chopped)
1/2 cup pico
1 medium avocado (sliced)
2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
1 lime
1/3 cup tortilla chip strips
Ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, and onion powder in a small bowl until combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Set aside until ready to use.
  • Grill the chicken. I have a few fantastic grilled chicken recipes here and here OR you can find frozen grilled chicken strips in the freezer section of most grocers.
  • Combine the romaine, picco, avocado, cilantro, and lime in a large bowl.
  • Top with grilled chicken and sprinkle with tortilla strips.
  • Drizzle with Santa Fe Sauce and Ranch.
  • Toss to combine and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 573 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 42 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 789 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 33 g

SANTA FE SALAD WITH JALAPEñO RANCH DRESSING



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Does your salad bowl need a little inspiration? If so, check out this Santa Fe Salad with Spicy Jalapeño Ranch Dressing! Easy to make and fresh.

Provided by Laura Fuentes

Categories     Lunch

Time 19m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon oil, for cooking
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 pound chicken breasts
Two heads green lettuce, chopped
15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn, thawed if using frozen
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 avocado, diced
Jalapeño Ranch Dressing (see below)
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
2 garlic cloves
1/2 jalapeño, stemmed and seeded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil inside a large pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with taco seasoning and cook the first side for 6 minutes and flip, cooking the other side for another 5 minutes, until the internal temperature has reached 165F. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • In a large bowl or serving platter, place chopped lettuce. Top with black beans and corn.
  • Chop chicken breasts and distribute over salad. Top with cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, and avocado.
  • Drizzle with Jalapeño Ranch Dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 salad bowl, Calories 350 calories, Sugar 3.9g, Sodium 509.5mg, Fat 16.8g, SaturatedFat 4.2g, TransFat 0.1g, Carbohydrate 24.9g, Fiber 9.8g, Protein 27.3g, Cholesterol 68.6mg

SANTA FE SALAD



Santa Fe Salad image

From Newport News, Virginia, Gail Park shares a colorful stand-alone salad that her family simply loves. "People always ask for the recipe when I bring it to a potlucks," she adds. "The zippy dressing and mix of crunchy veggies with beans is a winning combination!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2-1/2 cups cut fresh green beans
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne. , In a large bowl, combine the green beans, corn, pinto beans, black beans, red pepper, onion, chilies and olives. Sprinkle with cheese. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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