Baja Chicken Salad with Taco Vinaigrette
- Prep time:30 min
- Total time:0 min
- Ingredients:14
- Servings:6
- Calories per serving:460
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Baja Chicken Salad with Taco Vinaigrette
- Prep time:30 min
- Total time:0 min
- Ingredients:14
- Servings:6
- Calories per serving:460
Pat Doe
Baden, Pennsylvania
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Ingredient
- 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 to 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 (10-oz.) pkg. mixed salad greens or baby greens
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 2 2/3 oz. (2/3 cup) shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
- Blue tortilla chips
Instructions
- Step 1In medium bowl, combine taco seasoning mix, brown sugar, 1/2 cup oil and vinegar; mix well. Place chicken in shallow medium bowl. Pour 1/2 cup seasoning mixture over chicken. Reserve remaining mixture for dressing.
- Step 2Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. With slotted spoon, remove chicken from seasoning mixture; discard remaining seasoning mixture. Add chicken to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
- Step 3In large bowl, combine mixed greens, tomatoes and onion. Add reserved seasoning mixture; toss to coat. Arrange salad mixture on serving platter. Top with chicken, cheese, sour cream, avocado and olives. Arrange tortilla chips around salad.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories460
- Total Fat34g
- Protein23g
- Total Carbohydrate15g
- Sugars6g
Servings: 6
Serving Size: 1/6 of Recipe
Common.NutritionFacts.Shared.CaloriesSection.AmountPerServing Calories : 460
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 740mg | 31% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugars | 6g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 23g | % Value Not Available |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 10% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch ½,
- Vegetable 1,
- Very Lean Meat 3,
- Fat 6&½
