SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING

Southwest Chicken Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing image

A creamy cilantro-lime yoghurt dressing makes everything come together in this southwestern chicken salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

5 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained and rinsed
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup olive oil or canola oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 clove garlic, finely chopped (1 teaspoon)
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Mountain High™ whole milk plain yoghurt

Steps:

In large bowl, mix Salad ingredients.
In blender, place olive oil, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and salt. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. If necessary, stop blender and scrape down mixture. Transfer to small bowl; beat in yoghurt with whisk until smooth.
Before serving, add dressing to salad mixture; toss until mixed well. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g