LAYERED SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD

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This beautiful salad is pretty enough to be a centerpiece, and it comes together in a snap. But don't tell your guests, they'll think you spent hours on it! -Marci Dietrich of Fairfax Station, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small red onion, chopped
2 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (6 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips
Additional fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a blender, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving. , In a 4-qt. glass salad bowl, layer the remaining ingredients in the order listed. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 32g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Leatuolo Tauiliili
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This salad is a keeper.


Md Ebrahim Islam
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Donkey Kong
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This is the best chicken salad I've ever had.


Maksuda Muna
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Josh Gray
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Yum!


Arshad Rajpoot
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


saif zaman
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I added a bit of chopped cilantro to my salad and it really brightened up the flavor. I would definitely recommend adding some fresh herbs if you have them on hand.


S Smith
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken left over after dinner, and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Lateef Jaan
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It worked really well and lightened up the salad a bit.


Sharmin Islam
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just as a quick lunch at home.


Manqoba Sibanyoni
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The avocado and black beans add a nice creaminess, while the corn and tomatoes add a bit of sweetness and acidity. The chicken is also cooked perfectly.


Aiyashami Shanthni
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This salad was delicious and refreshing! The perfect summer dish. I used rotisserie chicken to save time, and it turned out great.


Hasna Hasna
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of the southwestern flavors really made it something special. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kadir Ahmed
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This layered southwestern chicken salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.