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One of our favorite things to do when the weather is nice is to hit up our local farmer’s market for fresh greens & produce. When we first got married, Patrick and I would go every single Saturday! These days, as busy parents, our visits are few and far between. But when we do go, we go all out! I love grabbing whatever looks colorful and delicious enough to toss together in a big summer salad. For a heartier salad, grilled chicken is a must! As I’m addicted to all things Tex-Mex & Southwestern-inspired, it is no surprise that I’m teaming up with La Vaquita Cheese once again to share an oh-so-tasty Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe! Scroll down for all the details!
Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2-3 Chicken Breasts
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning (or any southwestern inspired seasoning of your choice)
- For the Salad:
- Head of Leafy Green Lettuce
- 1 Mango
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Red Onion
- 1 Red Pepper
- Small Handful of Fresh Cilantro
- 1/3 cup of La Vaquita Queso Fresco Crumbling Cheese
- 1 Avocado
- Crunchy Tortilla Strips
- For the Salad Dressing:
- 1/4 cup Mayo
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 1 tbs Buttermilk
- 1/4 cup of Avocado
- 1 tsp. White Vinegar
- 1 Bag of Ranch Seasoning Mix
- OR add a pinch of: garlic powder, dill, onion powder & dried parsley
Instructions
- Chicken
- Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and then sprinkle with taco seasoning & salt + pepper.
- Grill on medium heat for 5-6 minutes on both sides, or until cooked through.
- Salad
- Toss diced mango, red pepper and onions in a bowl full of lettuce. Top with avocado slices, tortilla strips, cherry tomatoes and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Salad Dressing
- Mash 1 avocado in a bowl. Add sour cream, mayo, vinegar & seasoning. Mix together and drizzle all over your colorful salad.
- Don't forget to add as much [La Vaquita Queso Fresco/http://lavaquitacheese.com/] as your heart desires! (For me, that's quite a bit!) 😉
