Chicken Fajita Salad with Homemade Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
Get fresh with this deliciously easy and healthy Chicken Fajita Salad with Homemade Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing!
Ingredients
- 4 Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts
- 2 tsp Lemon Pepper Approx.
- 1/2 Large Onion, Sliced
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, Sliced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, Sliced
- 2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Bags Prepared Lettuce (Such as Romaine and Spring Mix)
- 1 Avocado, Diced More to Taste
- Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
- Shredded Cheese
- Salt and Pepper
Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
- 3/4 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 3/4 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/3 Cup Milk
- 2 Tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 Tbsp Cilantro, Diced
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Dried Parsley
- 1/2 tsp Dried Chives
- 1/2 tsp Dried Dill
- 1 tsp Salt (Kosher)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for the dressing and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a medium non-stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and diced bell peppers, seasoning with some salt, pepper, and the ground cumin. Allow to saute until the onions turn translucent and the peppers soften.
- While the peppers and onions are cooking, season both sides of the chicken with the lemon pepper and some salt. If desired, you can place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound thinner before you season it. Once the chicken is seasoned, brown it on both sides in a non-stick skillet in a little olive oil and butter (optional) until the chicken is cooked through. Depending on the thickness of the chicken, this will take about 4 minutes per side.
- Build your salads. Place your preffered lettuce on a plate or in a bowl, and top with diced avocado, tomatoes, shredded cheese, and any other topping you desire. Place the sauteed peppers and onions on top, then the cooked, sliced chicken, and top with the dressing.
Notes
If you would prefer a vegetarian version, substitute black beans for the chicken.
Grilled corn and crispy tortilla strips are also delicious additions!