Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Chicken Fajita Salad

This is a WW recipe from "Take-Out Tonight." What caught my eye was all the fresh veggies, plus chicken, and a sassy new vinaigrette that I hadn't tried before. This dish really could not be easier to make. It's packed full of flavor -- tangy, sweet, and spicy all in the same bite. One of the best salads I've made in a while, for sure.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup jarred salsa
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (I used 1 bag of salad)
  • 1/2 red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 avocado, peeled and chopped
  • a few slices of red onion
Directions

1. To make the vinaigrette, puree the salsa, onion, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, mustard, and salt in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.

2. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with Cajun seasoning. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, then the chicken and cook until brown, about 4-6 minutes on each side. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes. Then slice into 1/2 inch thick strips.


3. Place the salad greens and bell peppers in a large bowl. Top with chicken strips, tomato and avocado. Pour vinaigrette over everything and toss to combine.



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