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Baja Chicken Salad With Taco Vinaigrette Recipe

Baja Chicken Salad With Taco Vinaigrette Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (1 1/4 oz) package old el paso taco seasoning mix
1 tbsp light brown sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 -2 tbsp olive oil
1 (10 oz) package mixed baby greens or 1 (10 oz) package salad greens
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup sliced red onion
2 2/3 oz shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend (2/3 cup)
1/3 cup sour cream
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
3 tbsp sliced ripe olives
blue tortilla chips

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine the taco seasoning mix, light brown sugar, 1/2 cup olive oil, and cider vinegar; blend well.
Place chicken pieces in a medium, shallow bowl.
Pour 1/2 cup of the seasoning mixture over the chicken.
Reserve remaining mixture for the dressing.
In a medium skillet, heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from seasoning mixture and discard remainder of mixture.
Add chicken to the skillet, cooking and stirring for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink in the center.
In a large bowl, combine the baby greens, grape tomatoes, and red onion.
Add reserved seasoning mixture and toss to coat.
On a serving platter, arrange salad mixture and top with chicken, cheese, sour cream, avocado, and black olives.
Arrange blue tortilla chips around the salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	542.27 Kcal (2270 kJ)
Calories from fat	356.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.57g	61%
Cholesterol	110.37mg	37%
Sodium	1029.35mg	43%
Potassium	676.93mg	14%
Total Carbs	12.84g	4%
Sugars	4.31g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.66g	11%
Protein	35.9g	72%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	133mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	168.18 Kcal (704 kJ)
Calories from fat	110.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.27g	61%
Cholesterol	34.23mg	37%
Sodium	319.24mg	43%
Potassium	209.94mg	14%
Total Carbs	3.98g	4%
Sugars	1.34g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	11%
Protein	11.13g	72%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	7%
Iron	0.1mg	3%
Calcium	41.2mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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