SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING

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A creamy cilantro-lime yoghurt dressing makes everything come together in this southwestern chicken salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained and rinsed
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup olive oil or canola oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 clove garlic, finely chopped (1 teaspoon)
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Mountain High™ whole milk plain yoghurt

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix Salad ingredients.
  • In blender, place olive oil, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and salt. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. If necessary, stop blender and scrape down mixture. Transfer to small bowl; beat in yoghurt with whisk until smooth.
  • Before serving, add dressing to salad mixture; toss until mixed well. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Julie Gahagan
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


Creative Doctor
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Mohemad Safras
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to get them to eat more vegetables.


Shannon Mason
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I still enjoyed this salad. The dressing was really good.


Innocent Mouka
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some chopped avocado and crumbled queso fresco.


Vithushan Marriyai
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I found the dressing to be a bit too creamy for my taste, but otherwise this salad was great.


Mareil Valdez
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This salad was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Saidgujjar Khan
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I love this salad! It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Thando Duma
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This salad is so fresh and flavorful. The cilantro dressing really makes it.


Shannun Broussard (Californiadreaming2022?)
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and the dressing is amazing.


Babinza Swaleh
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the creamy cilantro dressing and the flavorful chicken.