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Thursday, September 2, 2010

Fiesta Chicken Salad

Salad Ingredients:
3 cups thinly sliced red leaf lettuce
3 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
1 cup thinly sliced grilled chicken
2 each seeded chopped roma tomatoes (or a bunch of grape tomatoes)
1/2 thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/2 thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
1/2 thinly sliced avocado
1/3 cup crumbled tortilla chips
1/4 cup frozen & thawed corn kernels
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Dressing Ingredients: (Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette)
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbs minced garlic
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Preparation Instructions:
Salad:Combine all ingredients in large bowl except cheese. Toss with “Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette" to coat. Top with cheese.
Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette:Combine first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (can be made a day ahead, cover and refrigerate, bring to room temperature before using.)

Found HERE!

***I LOVE this salad!!! Delicious, festive, pretty good for you! I also made this for a baby shower at work and it was a hit!***

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