Fiesta Salad W/ Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette

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Ingredients

  • Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup chopped shallot
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper
  • Salad
  • 3 cups thinly sliced red lettuce
  • 3 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
  • 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
  • 2 seeded chopped plum tomatoes
  • 1/2 thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 chopped avocado
  • 1/3 cup crumbled tortilla chips
  • 1/4 cup thawed frozen whole kernel corn
  • 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds or 1/4 cup pepitas
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso anejo or 1/2 cup feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Directions:
  2. For the vinaigrette, combine the shallots, lime juice, cilantro and garlic in a bowl and mix well. Whisk in the oil gradually. Season with salt and pepper. You may prepare up to 1 day in advance and store, covered, in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  3. For the salad, combine the lettuce, cabbage, chicken, tomatoes, bell peppers, avocado. tortilla chips, corn, pumpkin seeds and onion in a bowl and toss to mix. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and mix well. Sprinkle with the cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

943 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 36.7g 73% DV
Total Fat 57.8g 74% DV
Carbs 81.4g 30% DV
Fiber 12.7g 45% DV
Sugar 10.9g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11215mg 100% DV
Potassium 3123.5mg 66% DV
Cholesterol 53.5mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 582.8mcg 65% DV
Vitamin C 338.3mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 913mg 70% DV
Iron 26.4mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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