EARL'S COPYCAT SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD & PEANUT LIME VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Chicken     Vegetable     No-Cook     Vegetarian

Yield 4 meal servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

CAJUN CHICKEN:
2 whole chicken breasts cut in half
vegetable oil
favourite chili powder
PEANUT LIME VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup each: fresh peanuts, vegetable or peanut oil and fresh lime juice (2 limes)
1/2 Tbl peanut butter
1 tsp each sugar and soy sauce
1 small clove garlic, pressed or finely chopped
2 Tbl lime zest (2 limes)
SALAD:
1 cup fresh dates, chopped into 1/4" pieces
2 small corn tortillas*
vegetable oil for deep frying
7-8 cups each mixed greens and chopped Romaine lettuce
1 cob corn (or 3/4 cup corn kernels)
vegetable oil
14 oz can (398 ml) black beans, well rinsed and well drained
1 avocado
3/4 cup feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • CAJUN CHICKEN: Rub chicken breasts all over with vegetable oil; sprinkle chili powder liberally on both sides. Grill over medium-high heat or broil until done. Set aside. Slice diagonally into 1/4" wide slices. PEANUT LIME VINAIGRETTE: Process ingredients in a small food processor until almost smooth. There should be tiny chunks of peanut and lime. SALAD: Up to one day ahead: 1) prepare deep fried tortilla pieces: slice tortillas into pieces 1/8" wide and 1" long. Heat oil in a small pot or skillet to 375 degrees. Drop tortilla pieces in batches; drain on paper towel; sprinkle on salt (may be kept loosely covered at room temperature for 1 day)(coarsely crushed tortilla chips or purchased deep fried chow mein noodles may be substituted) 2) grill corn: rub corn with vegetable oil; place over medium-high grill. Cook, rotating until lightly brown tinged. Remove kernels. (May be chilled until using.) To assemble salad, place lettuces in a large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to lightly coat. Add corn, dates and black beans and half the feta cheese and tortilla piece into lettuces; gently toss. Divide lettuce mixture between 4 dinner plates. Thinly slice avocado and divide between 4 plates, placing on the side. Top each salad with crumbled feta cheese, tortilla pieces, chicken pieces and chopped peanuts, if desired.

Fal Pal
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I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes, and this one is definitely a winner. It's easy to make, and the flavors are amazing. I love the crunch of the peanuts and the tangy lime dressing.


Sam Edmonds
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great option for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. The flavors are well-balanced, and the salad is very refreshing.


Arati Shrestha
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the peanut-lime vinaigrette is the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Odin
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This salad is a great way to change up your usual chicken salad routine. The peanut-lime vinaigrette is a nice change from the usual mayonnaise-based dressing, and the addition of peanuts and lime gives the salad a unique and flavorful twist.


Tomas Maslauskas
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I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes, and this one is definitely a winner. It's easy to make, and the flavors are amazing. I love the crunch of the peanuts and the tangy lime dressing.


Momena Begum
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great option for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. The flavors are well-balanced, and the salad is very refreshing.


Mano Mahi
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the peanut-lime vinaigrette is the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


HyperNova JG
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This salad is a great way to change up your usual chicken salad routine. The peanut-lime vinaigrette is a nice change from the usual mayonnaise-based dressing, and the addition of peanuts and lime gives the salad a unique and flavorful twist.


mumraiz khan
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and the flavors are amazing. I love the crunch of the peanuts and the tangy lime dressing.


Producer Dave Biggz
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great option for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad.


Warren Mckenzie
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The chicken salad is delicious, and the peanut-lime vinaigrette is the perfect complement. I served it on a bed of mixed greens, and it was a hit with my family.


Rashfa Rouzan
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the peanuts and lime. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Tracey Ngqandu
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I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's light and flavorful, and the peanut-lime vinaigrette is a nice change from the usual mayonnaise-based dressing. I'll definitely be making this again.


mehreen ribana
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This salad is delicious! I made it for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the chicken, peanuts, and lime. I'll definitely be making this again.


Usman Bangash
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I've made this salad twice now, and it's quickly become a favorite. It's so easy to make, and the flavors are amazing. I love the crunch of the peanuts and the tangy lime dressing.


Moiz Haider
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken salad is flavorful and refreshing, and the peanut-lime vinaigrette is the perfect complement. I served it on a bed of mixed greens, and it was a hit with my family.