Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Salad
Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Salad
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Category
Salad
Festive Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Salad
Branch & Vine
Ingredients
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1-pound boneless chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
- 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves and stems
- 4 garlic cloves peeled
- 3 tablespoons B&V Key Lime Balsamic Vinegar
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2 tablespoons B&V olive oil (Garlic, Southwest Blend, Cilantro Roasted Onion or Persian Lime)
- 1 tsp EACH Bourbon Barrel Smoked Chili Powder, ground cumin, onion powder
- 1/2 tsp EACH Bourbon Barrel Smoked Paprika, salt, pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
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large head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered (or 2 roman tomatoes, chopped)
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- corn from 2 ears sweet corn (raw)
- 1/2 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese or more to taste
- 2 avocados chopped
- Tortilla Chips, slightly crushed or tortilla strips to taste (the more the better!)
- Creamy Baja Dressing
- 1/4 cup ketchup
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1/4 cup equal parts B&V Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
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1/4 cup equal parts B&V A-Premium Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream (may sub Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon reserved Cilantro Lime Marinade (in directions)
Cilantro Lime Marinade
Salad
Directions
Prepare Cilantro Lime Chicken according to directions above, reserving 1 tablespoon marinade for dressing. Slice or chop cooked chicken. Meanwhile, whisk together all the Dressing ingredients in a medium bowl, including the 1 tablespoon reserved Cilantro Lime Marinade. Store in the refrigerator. Best if chilled at least 30 minutes. May keep in an airtight container up to 7 days. To assemble, add the Salad Ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine. Drizzle individual servings with desired amount of dressing. Season with additional salt, pepper, hot sauce and/or lime juice to taste.