As Cinco de Mayo celebrations abound in my area of Florida, I was inspired to create this simple yet festive Chicken Fajita Salad.
For more fun and yummy Cinco de Mayo recipes look here.
Let your family’s imaginations run wild by offering a selection of creative toppings such as Mango or Peach Salsa, pico de gallo and guacamole. This salad is especially delicious when tossed with Taco Ranch Dressing.
Cinco de Mayo Chicken Fajita Salad
Yield: about 4 servings
Cinco de Mayo Chicken Fajita Salad
Yield: about 4 servings
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder or favorite chili powder
- Cayenne as desired
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 green bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 large onion sliced, cut into strips
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 head butter or romaine lettuce separated into leaves
Toppings Bar (choose as many as desired)
- Pico de gallo
- Guacamole
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Plain yogurt
- Sliced green onions
- Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Lime wedges
- Taco Ranch Dressing and Mango or Peach Salsa
- Whole-grain or gluten-free tortilla chips
Instructions
Marinade:
- In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Add chicken strips.
- Cover; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Chicken may be marinated up to one day ahead.
Fajita Mixture:
- Coat a large skillet with the 2 teaspoons olive oil and heat over medium-high setting.
- Sauté peppers, onions and mushrooms for about 10 minutes or until softened and nicely browned. Remove vegetables to a bowl; cover with a towel to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add chicken strips. Sauté chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until cooked through, with no pink remaining.
- Return veggies to pan, stirring to combine. Sauté for an additional minute, just until heated through.
Assembly:
- Arrange lettuce leaves on plates. Top each plate with fajita mixture.
- Offer choice of toppings in bowls. Drizzle salad with additional lime juice if desired.
Notes
More Cinco de Mayo Favorites
Coming to the Blog: Herb-Crusted Salmon Salad
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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