MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD

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Great, cool, summer recipe for dinner. The ingredients can be easily changed to meet one's individual tastes. Quick and easy as well. This recipe is from about.com, but originated from a the 92' Pillsbury Bake-off. Prep time includes 1 hour to chill. Enjoy!

Provided by lisar

Categories Poultry

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 whole boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch strips
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn
1 cup chopped plum tomato
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
5 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 package mixed salad green
2 avocados, peeled and chopped
2 cups monterey jack cheese
3 cups slightly crushed blue corn tortilla chips
1 cup sour cream
1 jar thick & chunky salsa

Steps:

Mix dressing ingredients and set aside.
Heat oil in skillet.
Sprinkle chicken* with garlic salt, then sauté in pan until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Combined cooked chicken, corn tomatoes, black beans, onions and red peppers in a large bowl.
Stir in dressing.
Chill at least 1 hour.
(can be prepared the day before).
When ready to eat, combine chicken mixture with lettuce.
Serve along with avocados, cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream and salsa.
Each diner garnishes his own salad as desired.
*Rotissirie Chicken or left-over chicken works just great!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700.6, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 112.3, Sodium 393.2, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 11.3, Protein 39.6