Santa Fe Chicken Salad With Spicy Ranch Dressing Food

CHILI'S SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Rub chicken cutlets with olive oil and taco seasoning. Heat a large skillet over med-high heat and cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside and let cool, then slice chicken thinly.
• Meanwhile, mix together ingredients for santa fe sauce.
• When ready to serve salad, toss lettuce with ranch dressing, then top with sliced chicken, avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro and tortilla strips. Drizzle santa fe sauce overtop then serve and enjoy!

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD WRAP

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl; sprinkle with cheese.
• Mix dressing and salsa. Add to lettuce mixture; toss to coat.
• Spoon onto tortillas; roll up.

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD (APPLEBEE'S)

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in a container with lid. Add Chicken and place in refrigerator overnight.
• Combine Pico de Gallo ingredients in a small bowl with lid and place in refrigerator overnight with chicken.
• Remove chicken from marinade and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Grill skin-side down for about 5 minutes, turn and continue to grill for about 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. I use my George Forman grill with fantastic results (about 7 minutes).
• While the chicken is grilling combine ranch dressing with 2 Tablespoons of the Pico de Gallo. Set Aside.
• Prepare Garnishes.
• Toss salad greens with cheese and remaining Pico de Gallo (or less - to taste). Sprinkle with fried tortilla strips or lightly crushed tortilla chips.
• Cut chicken into strips and place on top of greens. Add Garnishes to plate.

CHILI'S SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, and onion powder in a small bowl until combined.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Set aside until ready to use.
• Grill the chicken. I have a few fantastic grilled chicken recipes here and here OR you can find frozen grilled chicken strips in the freezer section of most grocers.
• Combine the romaine, picco, avocado, cilantro, and lime in a large bowl.
• Top with grilled chicken and sprinkle with tortilla strips.
• Drizzle with Santa Fe Sauce and Ranch.
• Toss to combine and serve.

SANTA FE SALAD WITH JALAPEñO RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat oil inside a large pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with taco seasoning and cook the first side for 6 minutes and flip, cooking the other side for another 5 minutes, until the internal temperature has reached 165F. Remove from pan and set aside.
• In a large bowl or serving platter, place chopped lettuce. Top with black beans and corn.
• Chop chicken breasts and distribute over salad. Top with cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, and avocado.
• Drizzle with Jalapeño Ranch Dressing and serve.

SANTA FE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients together and chill for an hour to marry flavors.

SANTA FE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta by bringing water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan.
• Add pasta to the pan, and when water begins to boil again, cook for 8-11 minutes.
• Pasta should be al dente, or mostly tender but with a slight toughness in the middle.
• Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Cover and chill the dressing until you're ready to use it.
• When pasta is done, pour it into a large bowl.
• Add the dressing and toss.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the pasta, and toss until combined.
• Cover and chill for several hours before serving.

SANTA FE STYLE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash all veggies and mix together in a large bowl with all the other ingredients.
• Mix ranch dressing with barbecue sauce. It doesn't matter how much you make, as long as it is a 1 to 1 ratio. This is the dressing.
• Garnish with cilantro and/or tortilla strips. I have found them already made at the grocery store, or you can make your own.
• I like to put a little of the dressing mixed in with the chicken and then have the rest separate and each person can put on the desired amount.