Best 6 Fiesta Chicken Salad With Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette Recipes

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Fiesta chicken salad with lime cilantro vinaigrette is a vibrant and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer gathering or party. Featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy, herbaceous dressing, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. It is easy to prepare with ingredients commonly found in most kitchens, making it a convenient and accessible option for home cooks. With its colorful appearance and refreshing taste, fiesta chicken salad is sure to be a hit among your family and friends.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

JUNIOR LEAGUE- FIESTA CHICKEN SALAD W/ LIME CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE



Junior League- Fiesta Chicken Salad W/ Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette image

Make and share this Junior League- Fiesta Chicken Salad W/ Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JLofAustin

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup chopped shallot
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper
3 cups thinly sliced red lettuce
3 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
2 seeded chopped plum tomatoes
1/2 thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/2 thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
1/2 chopped avocado
1/3 cup crumbled tortilla chips
1/4 cup thawed frozen whole kernel corn
1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds or 1/4 cup pepitas
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
1/2 cup crumbled queso anejo or 1/2 cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette, combine the shallots, lime juice, cilantro and garlic in a bowl and mix well. Whisk in the oil gradually. Season with salt and pepper. You may prepare up to 1 day in advance and store, covered, in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • For the salad, combine the lettuce, cabbage, chicken, tomatoes, bell peppers, avocado, tortilla chips, corn, pumpkin seeds and onion in a bowl and toss to mix. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and mix well. Sprinkle with the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.9, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 31.5, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 10.6

FIESTA SALAD W/ LIME CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE



FIESTA SALAD W/ LIME CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Quick & Easy

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette
1/2 cup chopped shallot
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper
Salad
3 cups thinly sliced red lettuce
3 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
2 seeded chopped plum tomatoes
1/2 thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/2 thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
1/2 chopped avocado
1/3 cup crumbled tortilla chips
1/4 cup thawed frozen whole kernel corn
1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds or 1/4 cup pepitas
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
1/2 cup crumbled queso anejo or 1/2 cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • Directions: For the vinaigrette, combine the shallots, lime juice, cilantro and garlic in a bowl and mix well. Whisk in the oil gradually. Season with salt and pepper. You may prepare up to 1 day in advance and store, covered, in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving. For the salad, combine the lettuce, cabbage, chicken, tomatoes, bell peppers, avocado. tortilla chips, corn, pumpkin seeds and onion in a bowl and toss to mix. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and mix well. Sprinkle with the cheese.

FIESTA CHICKEN SALAD WITH LIME-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE



FIESTA CHICKEN SALAD WITH LIME-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE image

Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Healthy     Lettuce

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

VINAIGRETTE
1/2 Cup chopped shallots
1/4 Cup fresh lime juice
1/4 Cup chopped cilantro
1 Tbls minced garlic
1/2 Cup vegetable oil (or Grapeseed oil)
SALAD
3 Cups thinly sliced red leaf lettuce
3 Cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage
1 Cup diced cooked chicken breast
2 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 avocado, diced
1/3 Cup crumbled tortilla chips
1/4 Cup fresh corn kernels
1/4 Cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
1/4 Cup thinly sliced onion
1/2 Cup crumbled queso anejo or feta cheese

Steps:

  • FOR VINAIGRETTE: Combine first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. FOR SALAD: Combine all ingredients except cheese in large bowl. Toss with vinaigrette. Top with cheese

BARLEY LIME FIESTA SALAD



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Got this at ShopRite® and loved it so much I had to make it. This is what I came up with. I had this alongside my smoked chicken and bacon with avocado spread sandwich. Perfect complement! All the ingredients for the vinaigrette are by eye and to taste.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup pearl barley
2 cups water
½ (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
¾ chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped, or to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup, or to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar, or to taste
onion powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the barley and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and chill in refrigerator.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked barley, black beans, green and red bell pepper, corn, celery, red onion, carrot, chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon of canola oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin until thoroughly mixed.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, corn syrup, 1 tablespoon of canola oil, lime juice, lemon juice, cilantro, white vinegar, and onion powder; pour dressing over barley mixture, and toss to combine. Refrigerate salad until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 262.6 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHICKEN FIESTA SALAD



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This is an attractive and zesty all in one dish. It's full of veggies and chicken, and loaded with flavor. A quick fix for a long day. If desired, top with shredded cheese and tortilla chips.

Provided by ANGL8277

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (1.27 ounce) packet dry fajita seasoning, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn
½ cup salsa
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Rub chicken evenly with 1/2 the fajita seasoning. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, mix beans, corn, salsa and other 1/2 of fajita seasoning. Heat over medium heat until warm.
  • Prepare the salad by tossing the greens, onion and tomato. Top salad with chicken and dress with the bean and corn mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1605.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING



Chicken Fajita Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing image

This tasty Chicken Fajita Salad is an easy chicken salad recipe you can make at home without waiting for a table at the restaurant.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

fajita seasoning for chicken (recipe below)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
6 -8 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 cup thin sliced green bell pepper
1/2 cup thin sliced red bell pepper
1 small red onion, sliced into rings
1/2 cup shredded monterrey jack cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (optional) or 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
1 roma tomato, diced
4 -8 black olives
1 avocado, sliced
salad dressing (Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing recipe below)
1 tablespoon chili powder (I love Ancho or chipotle)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add chicken and sprinkle chicken with fajita seasoning and saute 8 minutes or until chicken is done (no longer pink inside) and browned on the outside
  • Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice. Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine lettuce, peppers, cheddar cheese, tomato and beans and toss with chicken. Drizzle with cilantro lime dressing
  • Plate and garnish with black olives and sliced avocado. Serve with warm tortillas or tortilla chips and your favorite salsa or Pico de Gallo.
  • To Make Fajita Seasoning: Combine all seasonings well.
  • To Make Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing: Combine all ingredients, and stir well with a whisk. Cover dressing and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.5, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 102.4, Sodium 906, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 6, Protein 31.4

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy limes. If your limes are not very juicy, you may need to add more lime juice to the vinaigrette.
  • If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of dried cilantro.
  • Be sure to chill the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce, or in a tortilla wrap or sandwich.

Conclusion:

This fiesta chicken salad with lime cilantro vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, if you like spicy food, you can add a chopped jalapeño pepper to the salad. If you are looking for a healthier option, you can use grilled chicken instead of fried chicken. No matter how you make it, this fiesta chicken salad is sure to be a hit!

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