Chipotle Chicken Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 garlic cloves, mashed with1/2 tsp salt (see below)
1 chipotle pepper, chopped ( in adobo sauce)
3 tbsp adobo sauce (from can of peppers)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4-1/3 cup buttermilk
3 tbsp cilantro, chopped
2 scallions, trimmed and sliced thin
1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
fresh ground pepper
1 rotisserie-cooked chicken (i used a rotisserie chicken from the deli at my market)
2 (12 oz) bags spring greens
2 summer slicing tomatoes, fresh, chopped
1 large avocado (or two small)
1 cup jicama, trimmed and juienned (thin strips)
1 cup cheddar cheese , shreaded
3 tbsp cheddar cheese , shreaded
2 limes, cut into wedges for garnish

Directions:

For the salad dressing:.
Mash the garlic and salt to a paste with the side of a chefs knife.
In medium bowl, wisk together the garlic and the rest of the ingredients for the dressing, using 1/4 cup of the buttermilk.
If the dressing is too thick, thin with a couple tablespoons of buttermilk.
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
For the salad:.
Remove the chicken from the bone and cut into bite sized pieces, set aside.
Place the salad greens in large bowl.
Add the chopped tomatoes, avocado, jicama, cheddar cheese and chicken.
Toss gently with dressing (refrigerate leftover dressing).
Plate salads and garnish with lime wedges and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	567.2 Kcal (2375 kJ)
Calories from fat	407.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.3g	70%
Cholesterol	66.54mg	22%
Sodium	567.54mg	24%
Potassium	523.09mg	11%
Total Carbs	26.73g	9%
Sugars	5.62g	22%
Dietary Fiber	8.58g	34%
Protein	17.63g	35%
Vitamin C	23.5mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	415.2mg	42%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	205.58 Kcal (861 kJ)
Calories from fat	147.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.42g	70%
Cholesterol	24.12mg	22%
Sodium	205.7mg	24%
Potassium	189.59mg	11%
Total Carbs	9.69g	9%
Sugars	2.04g	22%
Dietary Fiber	3.11g	34%
Protein	6.39g	35%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	0.9mg	13%
Calcium	150.5mg	42%

* 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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