Southwestern Chicken Salad by
Southwestern Chicken Salad is one of my favorites. Great for a large group and tailgating.
Ingredients
3/4 cup ranch salad dressing (from bottle)
2 jalapenos, seeded, finely chopped, (I only added a small amount)
2 Tbsp. taco seasoning
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
3/4 cup black olives (sliced)
1 1/2 cup red/green bell pepper (diced)
3 heads romaine lettuce (torn) (I use the romaine hearts)
1 can black beans (drained rinsed)
1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
4 green onions sliced (I leave them out)
3 cup cooked grilled or rotisserie chicken (diced) (I use grilled)
1 avocado (diced) optional
1 pint grape tomatoes
Instructions
SALAD DRESSING:
1. Combine ranch dressing, jalapeno, taco seasoning & lime juice.
2. Mix until well blended.
3. Refrigerate until ready to use.
SALAD:
1. Combine lettuce, olives, bell pepper, beans, corn, green
onions, tomatoes and chicken.
2. Pour dressing over top & toss gently to coat.
3. Top with diced avocado. (optional)
4. Serve immediately.
1. Combine ranch dressing, jalapeno, taco seasoning & lime juice.
2. Mix until well blended.
3. Refrigerate until ready to use.
SALAD:
1. Combine lettuce, olives, bell pepper, beans, corn, green
onions, tomatoes and chicken.
2. Pour dressing over top & toss gently to coat.
3. Top with diced avocado. (optional)
4. Serve immediately.