Shelly's Recipe

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD

Category: Salads - Meat

1 oz taco seasoning
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1-1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast halves
8 cups lettuce, torn
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup black olives

Combine first 4 ingredients in a glass dish or plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, turning to coat all sides. Marinate 20 minutes. Broil or grill 7-10 minutes per side or until cooked throughout. Cut chicken into thin slices. Divide lettuce evenly among large salad plates. Top each serving with chicken slices and remaining ingredients.
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD
2 cups cooked chopped chicken breasts
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped green onions (scallions)
1 (11 oz) can corn, drained
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
6 cups mixed salad greens

Dressing
2/3 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 cup picante sauce
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin

In a salad bowl, mix the chicken, tomato, green onions, corn, cheese, beans and salad greens. In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, picante sauce, chili powder and cumin. Toss the salad and dressing together and serve. Serves 6