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Summer Southwest Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing


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  • Total Time: 43 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people 1x

Description

We know salads can have a bad reputation. But this Summer Southwest Salad with light cilantro lime dressing is full of flavor and far from boring!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 box spring greens mix
  • 1 bell pepper (chopped)
  • 12 cherry tomatoes (sliced, halved)
  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • 1/2 purple onion (sliced)
  • 2 fresh corn cobs (roasted or grilled)
  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp oregano (dried)

Light Cilantro Lime Dressing

  • 1 avocado
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 limes (juiced)
  • 4 tbsp water ((if needed to thin dressing))
  • salt and pepper (to season)


Instructions

  1. Start by preheating oven to 350°F for cooking the corn cobs. Once oven is preheated, place corn cobs with husks on the oven rack. Cook for 30 minutes.
  2. While the corn cobs are cooking, start preparing your chicken. In a small bowl mix together rubbing spices – cumin, paprika, chipotle powder, salt, garlic powder, thyme, oregano. Place chicken tenders in a bowl, sprinkle spices over chicken and rub with hands to make sure all tenders are evenly coated with chipotle spices.
  3. Heat skillet to medium high heat, lightly grease with butter or coconut oil so chicken does not stick. Place chicken in pan and cook about 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  4. After corn is done cooking, slice from the cob. Prepare your other toppings, slice onions, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, avocado.
  5. Lastly, make your dressing. In a food processor, add avocado, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper. Puree until a smooth consistency. Add water by the tablespoon to thin to the consistency you prefer. We added about 4 Tbsp because we liked our dressing a bit thinner.
  6. Place toppings on your beds of lettuce, drizzle with dressing and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
  • Cuisine: American, healthy dinner