CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD

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This recipe came from Texas, which is famous for its Mexican food. I love to cook, even though it's just for me and my husband now. I invite our grown kids over a lot, and they just love this chicken fajita salad. I'm happy to share it! -Lois Proudfit, Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1/2 cup lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1 cup unblanched almonds, toasted
3 cups shredded lettuce
3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin and oregano. Pour half in a large bowl or dish; add chicken and turn to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil on medium-high. Saute onion for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Add chicken to skillet; stir-fry until meat is no longer pink. Add the red pepper, chiles and reserved marinade; cook 2 minutes or until heated through. Stir in almonds. Serve immediately over shredded lettuce; top with tomatoes and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 26g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Michael James
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


ansu stephen
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This salad was a great way to use up leftover chicken. It was also very refreshing and flavorful.


Thapa hariram2056
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I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but I still enjoyed this salad. The dressing was really good.


JCheema123
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This salad was incredibly flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making it again!


Arvid
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This salad was a bit too heavy on the dressing for my taste.


Sushil Kumar
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The chicken fajita salad was delicious! I especially loved the dressing.


Jonathan David's Painting
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I loved the simplicity of this salad. It's a great go-to for a quick and healthy meal.


Lucy Ndung'u
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Afshan Khan
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.


Tawanda Charles
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This salad was so refreshing and flavorful. I loved the combination of chicken, veggies, and dressing.


Paul Gakoru
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one was really good. The dressing was especially tasty.


MdNuri slam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Sahin Babu
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I loved the combination of flavors in this salad. The dressing was light and refreshing.


Josh do stuff Hutchinson
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The fajita seasoning gave the chicken a great flavor. I will definitely be making this salad again!


Oakley Rance
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again.


Logan Bower
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The chicken fajita salad was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Jonah wolfe
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I was looking for a healthy and flavorful salad recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. It's now a regular in my meal rotation.


Da Ma (maysland)
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use leftover chicken.


Omer Skt
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is especially delicious.


Angela Teunissen
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This chicken fajita salad was a hit at my last party! The flavors were amazing and the salad was so refreshing.


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