Fajita Salad With Charred Jalapeño Dressing Food

FAJITA SALAD WITH CHARRED JALAPEñO DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high. Slice all but 1⁄4 of the red onions into 1⁄2"-thick rings. Finely chop remaining quarter and place in a small bowl. Add lime juice, sugar, and 1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and toss to combine.
• Brush onion slices, peppers and jalapeños with 1 tablespoon oil. Season steak with 1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Grill steak to desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer vegetables and steak to a cutting board. Let steak rest at least 5 minutes.
• Finely chop jalapeños and add to the bowl with raw onions and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Mix to combine.
• Cut peppers and onions into pieces and slice steak. Divide greens among 4 plates. Top with steak and vegetables, then drizzle with jalapeño dressing.

CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD

Steps:

• MARINADE: In a large freezer bag, whisk together all of the Chicken Fajita Marinade ingredients. Remove ¼ cup to a separate freezer bag and add the bell peppers and onions. To the first bag, add the chicken and turn to evenly coat. Marinate the chicken and the vegetables in the refrigerator for 4 hours up to overnight.
• DRESSING: Make the dressing while the chicken is marinating so it has time to chill. Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Add additional lime juice for a tangier dressing and cayenne pepper for a spicier dressing.

CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Place a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add chicken and sprinkle chicken with fajita seasoning and saute 8 minutes or until chicken is done (no longer pink inside) and browned on the outside
• Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice. Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine lettuce, peppers, cheddar cheese, tomato and beans and toss with chicken. Drizzle with cilantro lime dressing
• Plate and garnish with black olives and sliced avocado. Serve with warm tortillas or tortilla chips and your favorite salsa or Pico de Gallo.
• To Make Fajita Seasoning: Combine all seasonings well.
• To Make Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing: Combine all ingredients, and stir well with a whisk. Cover dressing and refrigerate.

JALAPENO SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
• Blend until smooth.
• Cover and chill.
• Serve over a salad of mixed greens, sliced onions, avocados, chopped pecans and sweetened dried cranberries.