Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad

Directions

  1. Mix greens with dressing in large mixing bowl.
  2. Add pecans, raisins, bacon, jicama and toss.
    Remove from mixing bowl to center of plate.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese, crispy onions and tortilla strips.
  4. Finish on top with layers of avocado, chicken and salsa.

Ingredients

  • 3 oz mixed salad greens
  • 3 fl oz Chipotle-Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette, (see recipe below)
  • 1 tbsp pecan pieces, honey-roasted
  • 1 tbsp golden raisins
  • 1 oz bacon, peppered, cooked, small dice
  • 1 oz jicama(s), small dice
  • 2 oz cheese, cotija, shredded
  • 1 tbsp West Creek® Crispy Onions
  • 2 oz Contigo® Tortilla Strips, Tri-Color
  • 1/2 ea avocado
  • 3 oz chicken, Southwest, cooked, large dice
  • 2 oz black bean-corn-mango salsa, prepared

Chipotle-Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette

Directions

  1. Place all the ingredients in blender or food processor. Blend mixture until combined.
  2. Store and refrigerate for 12 hours before service.
  3. Stir or shake well before serving.

Ingredients

  • 31 fl oz Chef’s Finest® Italian Dressing, prepared
  • 3 tbsp Chipotle pepper(s) in adobo sauce
  • 1 tbsp cumin, seeds , toasted