Best South Of The Border Deee Licious Chicken Salad Recipes

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SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CHICKEN SALAD WITH TEQUILA LIME DRESSING



South-of-the-Border Chicken Salad with Tequila Lime Dressing image

Add a burst of color to your table with this fresh main-dish that's topped with homemade tequila lime salad dressing. For a simple garnish sprinkle salad with lightly crushed tortilla chips.-Annette Hottenstein, Cockeysville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 romaine hearts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
4-1/2 teaspoons honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Add romaine to a large salad bowl. Top with remaining salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHOPPED SALAD



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Chopped salads can take all kinds of forms and are easy to transport; just put each ingredient in a separate sealable bag or plastic container, then toss everything wherever you choose to eat.

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 corn tortillas
Vegetable oil
Salt
2 limes, juiced
2 teaspoons Spice Mix, recipe follows
1/3 cup good olive oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 head Romaine lettuce, shredded
1 can (15 ounce) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
1 ripe avocado, diced
4 ounces queso fresco or feta, crumbled
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground chile powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon granulated garlic

Steps:

  • To make the salad, preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brush each tortilla with vegetable oil on both sides, then sprinkle with salt. Stack tortillas and cut into thin strips. Scatter strips on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, to make the vinaigrette, stir together the lime juice and spice mix; pour in olive oil and whisk to blend. Stir in green onions.
  • To assemble the salad, put lettuce in a large bowl. Top with cooled tortilla strips, beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and cilantro. Add dressing and toss well.
  • To make the spice mix, stir together salt and spices in a sealable plastic bag. Store up to 1 month.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER DEEE-LICIOUS CHICKEN SALAD



South of the Border DEEE-licious Chicken Salad image

This salad is WUNDER-ful!!! This is a great way to use left-over chicken. It would be great rolled into a fresh tortilla, or just by itself, or as a side.

Provided by DJ Foodie

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
2 ripe tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, diced
1 large jicama, diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juiced
1 avocado - peeled, seeded and sliced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, tomatoes, red onion, jicama, cilantro and lime juice. Toss together well.
  • Garnish with slices of avocado, season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 18.9 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 60.1 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN



South of the Border Chicken image

This is a quick and simple chicken recipe. Simple flavors, but could be spiced up a bit to a persons individual taste with the addition of some mexican spices, chili powder, green chilies, etc.

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 green pepper, cut in strips
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups cooked rice
1/3 cup sour cream
16 ounces salsa
1 cup colby or 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Sauté green pepper and chicken in butter or oil until lightly browned (about 5 mins).
  • Spread the rice in a greased 9x9 pan.
  • Top with peppers and chicken.
  • Mix sour cream and salsa and spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minute.

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