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Fajita Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

Fajita Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing prepared dish

This vibrant fajita salad features a colorful mix of grilled chicken, bell peppers, and fresh greens, topped with a creamy cilantro lime dressing. It's a refreshing and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the bold flavors and textures in every bite!

This recipe is mexican style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include cilantro, avocado, sour cream, olive oil.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 medium avocado (sliced)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 cup red onion (sliced)
  • 500 g chicken breast (sliced)
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 cups bell pepper (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and taco seasoning until well coated.
  3. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the sliced bell peppers and red onion with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Grill the vegetables for about 5-6 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
  6. In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, grilled vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the chopped cilantro, lime juice, and sour cream to create the creamy cilantro lime dressing.
  8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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