Fiesta Salad

The only reason I can think to call this Fiesta Salad is because it’s a party in your mouth. : )  The flavor is tangy, but not overpowering when used sparingly, and is a healthy, oil free, blend of awesome veggies and flavors.


Lime-Honey Dressing:

• ¼ c. lime juice
• ¼ c. applesauce
• ¼ c. apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbs honey
• 2 Tbs cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves, minced very fine

Meat Mixture:

• 3 small chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 small onion, cut into thin rings
• ½ red pepper, chopped to small pieces
• 1 Tbs fresh chopped cilantro

Salad:

• Romaine lettuce
• black beans,  drained, rinsed
• corn, drained
• cucumbers
• cilantro
• avocado chunks
• tortilla chip crumbles
• cheese, if desired

Mix together all dressing ingredients until well blended making about 1 cup of dressing (I didn’t use nearly that much, so this can be halved if you aren’t feeding a big crowd). Refrigerate until needed.

Sauté chicken, onion, and pepper chunks in about ¼ c. dressing mixture.  Add fresh cilantro.

When the meat is ready build your salad master piece!