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Showing posts with label salad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label salad. Show all posts

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Fajita Salad with a Tequila Lime Dressing

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced green onions
  • 1 Jalapeno, finely chopped, seeds removed
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 avocado, cubed

Salad
  • 2 lbs grilled chicken or beef
  • 2 heads of romaine lettuce, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper. finely chopped
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1tsp pepper


Directions

  • Season chicken or beef with salt and pepper, cook thoroughly.
  • Toss lettuce with bell peppers, onions and grilled meat.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, tequila, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir in the avocado,  green onions, diced jalapeno pepper, and cilantro.
  • Cover and chill for 1 hour
  • Once dressing is chilled top salad and enjoy.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Toasted Sesame Chicken Salad

I love this salad dressing. It's my favorite flavor and low in calories too. This is good for a light dinner or an easy lunch.

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbs rice vinegar
  • 1 tbs gluten-free soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp fresh garlic
Whisk all ingredients together and toss with chicken

Chicken
  • 2 large breasts
  • 1/2 tbs pepper
  • 1 tbs olive oil

  • Cube or slice chicken and toss with olive oil and pepper. In a medium saute pan cook chicken until slightly brown.
  • Once chicken is cooked add the salad to dressing and plate on top of a bed of lettuce.
  • Enjoy