SOUTHWEST SUMMER SALAD
I got this wonderful recipe from a friend several years ago. It's a great main dish salad for hot weather. I usually double it for my family so we can eat the leftovers for lunch the next day.
Provided by Heidi
Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine rice, chicken, tomato, cilantro, green onions, and avocado together in a bowl.
- Whisk canola oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, jalapeno pepper, salt, oregano, cumin, and chili powder together in a bowl; pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator, about 1 hour.
- Place lettuce in a serving bowl; top with rice mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 662 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
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Fatima Baeta
[email protected]This is a great salad to take to a potluck or picnic. It's easy to make and it travels well.
Navjot Singh
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Gyanu Joshi
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.
Shelton Foreman
[email protected]I love the use of lime juice in this salad. It gives it a really fresh and tangy flavor.
Guri Gurwinder
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken. It's also a great make-ahead salad.
Rose Christopher
[email protected]I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Funny Ideas
[email protected]This is a great salad to take to a potluck or picnic. It's easy to make and it travels well.
sahee khan
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Sohan mia
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.
Sedrina Limbu
[email protected]I love the use of lime juice in this salad. It gives it a really fresh and tangy flavor.
Germila Jones
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken. It's also a great make-ahead salad. I often make it on Sunday and eat it all week for lunch.
Surprise Jaca
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Willis Kidwell
[email protected]This is a great summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it.
Tiaan Taylor
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the avocado. It added a nice creaminess to the salad.
Eric Maloy
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this again.