A delicious salad perfect for lunch time. It is light, yet filling enough for lunch. Most of the prep work can be done ahead of time and then assembled when ready to eat.
Southwest Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup light ranch dressing
- dash cumin
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- southwest adobo seasoning
- 1 whole wheat tortilla, cut into strips
- 10 ounces romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese
Directions:
- In a small bowl combine the ranch dressing and cumin; refrigerate until needed.
- Generously coat both sides of chicken with adobo seasoning.
- In a skillet, cook over medium-high heat until completely cooked, turning once. Remove chicken and slice.
- Add tortilla strips to the skillet and cook on both sides until crispy.
- Divide the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and chicken between four bowls. Top with dressing and tortilla strips.
Serves: 4
Calories: 219
Total Fat: 6.9g
Saturated: 1.7g
Polyunsaturated: 0.2g
Monounsaturated: 0g
Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 72.1mg
Sodium: 199.3mg
Potassium: 263.3mg
Total Carbs: 10.4g
Dietary Fiber: 10.4g
Sugars: 2.7g
Protein: 31g
Vitamin A: 89.9%
Vitamin C: 36.2%
Calcium: 13.1%
Iron: 10.1%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from unknown.