Chicken Fajita Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing

• fajita seasoning for chicken (recipe below)↗
• lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips↗1 lb
• vegetable cooking spray
• tablespoon fresh lime juice↗1 tablespoon
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons
• cups shredded romaine lettuce6 -8 cup
• cup thin sliced green bell pepper1⁄2 cup
• cup thin sliced red bell pepper1⁄2 cup
• small red onion, sliced into rings↗1
• cup shredded monterrey jack cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese1⁄2 cup
• (15 ounce) can pinto beans (optional) or (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)↗1
• roma tomato, diced↗1
• black olives↗4 -8
• avocado, sliced↗1
• salad dressing (Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing recipe below)
• Fajita Seasoning
• tablespoon chili powder (I love Ancho or chipotle)↗1
• teaspoons ground cumin↗1 1⁄2
• teaspoons Mexican oregano↗1 1⁄2
• teaspoon salt↗1
• Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
• tablespoons chopped cilantro2
• cup sour cream↗1⁄2
• tablespoons lime juice↗1 1⁄2
• teaspoon granulated sugar↗1
• teaspoon ground cumin↗1⁄4
• teaspoon chili powder↗1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot.

2. 2

   Add chicken and sprinkle chicken with fajita seasoning and saute 8 minutes or until chicken is done (no longer pink inside) and browned on the outside

3. 3

   Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice. Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro set aside.

4. 4

   In a mixing bowl, combine lettuce, peppers, cheddar cheese, tomato and beans and toss with chicken. Drizzle with cilantro lime dressing

5. 5

   Plate and garnish with black olives and sliced avocado. Serve with warm tortillas or tortilla chips and your favorite salsa or Pico de Gallo.

6. 6

   To Make Fajita Seasoning: Combine all seasonings well.

7. 7

   To Make Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing: Combine all ingredients, and stir well with a whisk. Cover dressing and refrigerate.