Southwestern Chicken Salad
Source of Recipe
Ezine
Recipe Introduction
Perfect for a sweltering summer evening when heating the oven is simply not an option.
List of Ingredients
1 # boneless skinless Chicken breast, poached
4T fresh Lime Juice
1 C Tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 C Red Onion, finely chopped
1/2 C Cilantro, finely chopped
1 t Lime zest, grated
1 t Olive Oil
1/4 t ground Cumin
1/4 t Chili Powder
1 C Red Cabbage, finely shredded
1 C Green Cabbage, finely shredded Recipe
Poach chicken breasts and refrigerate. Toss 2 T lime juice in a large non-reactive bowl with the tomato, red onion, and cilantro. In a small nonreactive container, whisk together the remaining lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, cumin, and chili powder. Add to the tomato mixture and toss gently. Shred chicken and fold in into the tomato mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend. When ready to serve, arrange alternating portions of shredded red and green cabbage on each chilled salad plate. spoon the salad into the center. 4 servings
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 224 - Calories from Fat 76
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 34%, Protein 53%, Carbohydrate 13%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 77mg, Sodium 79mg, Total Carbohydrate 7g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g, Protein 29g, Vitamin A 431 units, Vitamin C 37 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 2 units
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