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Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Salad

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Salad

Branch & Vine

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Salad

Festive Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Salad

Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Salad

Ingredients

  • 1-pound boneless chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness

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  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves and stems
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled
  • 3 tablespoons B&V Key Lime Balsamic Vinegar
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup equal parts B&V Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

  • 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)

Directions

  1. 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.


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