Best 3 South Of The Border Chicken Salad With Tequila Lime Dressing Recipes

When the weather warms up, there's nothing quite like a cool, refreshing chicken salad to satisfy your cravings. And this South of the Border Chicken Salad with Tequila Lime Dressing is sure to become a new favorite. With its zesty combination of flavors and textures, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, the vegetables are crisp and refreshing, and the dressing is a perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and savory. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make this delicious salad!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHOPPED SALAD

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Chopped salads can take all kinds of forms and are easy to transport; just put each ingredient in a separate sealable bag or plastic container, then toss everything wherever you choose to eat.

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

4 corn tortillas
Vegetable oil
Salt
2 limes, juiced
2 teaspoons Spice Mix, recipe follows
1/3 cup good olive oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 head Romaine lettuce, shredded
1 can (15 ounce) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
1 ripe avocado, diced
4 ounces queso fresco or feta, crumbled
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground chile powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon granulated garlic

Steps:

To make the salad, preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.
Brush each tortilla with vegetable oil on both sides, then sprinkle with salt. Stack tortillas and cut into thin strips. Scatter strips on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
Meanwhile, to make the vinaigrette, stir together the lime juice and spice mix; pour in olive oil and whisk to blend. Stir in green onions.
To assemble the salad, put lettuce in a large bowl. Top with cooled tortilla strips, beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and cilantro. Add dressing and toss well.
To make the spice mix, stir together salt and spices in a sealable plastic bag. Store up to 1 month.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CHICKEN SALAD WITH TEQUILA LIME DRESSING

South-of-the-Border Chicken Salad with Tequila Lime Dressing image

Add a burst of color to your table with this fresh main-dish that's topped with homemade tequila lime salad dressing. For a simple garnish sprinkle salad with lightly crushed tortilla chips.-Annette Hottenstein, Cockeysville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 romaine hearts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
4-1/2 teaspoons honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

Add romaine to a large salad bowl. Top with remaining salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SALAD

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Make and share this South of the Border Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories Greens

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup catsup
about 2/3 cup fresh salsa (hot or mild)
1 avocado, chopped
1 (3 1/4 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 large head romaine lettuce, washed, spin dried and torn into bite size pieces
4 green onions, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 English cucumber, chopped
2 cups corn tortilla chips, broken or 2 cups corn tortilla strips
1/2 lb shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
chopped cilantro (optional)
chopped fresh jalapeno pepper (optional)

Steps:

For the Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, catsup and salsa in a small bowl. Adjust amounts to taste. Add chopped avocado and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss olives, bell pepper, beans. lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, cucumber and optional ingredients, if using.
Pour salsa dressing with avocado over salad and toss well.
Add tortilla chips and cheese; toss again or can add to top of individual servings. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.9, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 659, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 5.8, Protein 18

Tips:

To ensure the best flavor, use fresh, ripe ingredients. Local and organic produce is ideal when available.
When selecting avocados, choose ones that are ripe but not overripe. They should yield slightly to gentle pressure.
If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro. However, fresh cilantro is always best.
Be sure to finely chop the onion and celery. This will help them blend well with the other ingredients.
If you like a spicy chicken salad, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the dressing.
For a creamier dressing, you can add a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Serve the chicken salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This South of the Border Chicken Salad with Tequila Lime Dressing is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken salad is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of fresh ingredients and the tangy tequila lime dressing. It is also very easy to make, and can be ready in just a few minutes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this South of the Border Chicken Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!