Copycat Southwest Chicken Salad Food

COPYCAT CHICKEN SALAD

Copycat Chicken Salad image

This recipe is incredibly easy to make, and your family will love it. The sweet pickle relish gives it its signature taste. I like to use a thick, crusty oat bread for this sandwich. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 hard-boiled large egg, cooled and minced
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
2 romaine leaves

Steps:

Mix the first 7 ingredients; stir in chicken. Line 2 slices of toast with lettuce. Top with chicken salad and remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651 calories, Fat 29g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 222mg cholesterol, Sodium 1386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 51g protein.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD

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This is a copycat from McDonalds..I went in a hunt for this recipe since I became obsessed with it. My obsession started because I added a chopped avocado to my McDonalds purchased salad and it was heaven. I got this from recipelink.com, the avocado is optional since it's not in MD's salad but sooo recomended. The dressing that the salad comes with is Paul Newman's Natural Southwest dressing, so sub that if you find it at the store if you don't want to make it from scratch.

Provided by Kitty Kat Cook

Categories Southwestern U.S.

Time 25m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon cilantro
3 cups chopped lettuce
4 ounces grilled boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped poblano peppers (or any mild green pepper)
1 1/2 tablespoons canned sweet corn
1 1/2 tablespoons canned black beans
2 tablespoons shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon shredded carrot (or to be authentic shaved carrots, or very thinly sliced)
3 -5 baked Doritos, crushed
2 tablespoons fat free ranch dressing
1 tablespoon nonfat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash onion powder
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash cumin
1 -2 chopped avocado
quartered lime (to squeeze over the salad)

Steps:

Mix together marinade ingredients in a small bowl -- add chicken and coat it in the marinade. Set aside.
In a pan spritzed with nonstick spray, cook tomatoes and corn over high heat until slightly charred.
Place lettuce in a bowl, and top with marinated chicken, tomatoes and corn, chopped pepper, and black beans. Sprinkle with cheese and chips. Add the chopped avocados.
In a small dish, combine all of the dressing ingredients with 1 teaspoons water.
Mix in the dressing, squeeze some lime and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1040.2, Fat 56.3, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 1154.4, Carbohydrate 102.2, Fiber 22, Sugar 18.8, Protein 40.2

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD

Southwest Chicken Salad image

My husband loves salads, and this flavorful chicken recipe is easy, nutritious and very tasty. Serve it over greens, tucked in a pita or rolled up in a tortilla. -Sara Hobbs, West Tawakoni, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

4 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1 cup chopped red or sweet onion
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
SALADS:
Torn mixed salad greens and sliced almonds
PITAS:
Whole wheat pita pocket halves and lettuce leaves
WRAPS:
Whole wheat tortillas and sliced ripe avocado

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve as desired., Salads: Top salad greens with chicken salad; sprinkle with almonds., Pitas: Line pita halves with lettuce leaves; fill with chicken salad., Wraps: Place chicken salad off-center on tortillas; top with avocado. Roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges