Recipe

Tortilla Chicken Salad Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Craftyazgirl / All my dishes 1 year, 2 months ago When it gets to be 115 to 120.F out side (which is a lot of the time in the summer). We like to eat something light and cool and this salad hits the spot. Prep:15m Cook:5m Servings:6	Craftyazgir
	mexican salad chicken quick

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Ingredients

3 6-inch corn tortillas

2 small heads romaine lettuce, rinsed,dried and torn into bite-size

pieces (about 8 cups) or get a bag already torn lettuce from the store

2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast

1 small tomato, seeded and diced (about 3/4 cup)

FOR THE DRESSING:

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons orange juice

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 clove garlicminced or pressed

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon hoy pepper sauce

Directions

Cut tortillas into 3/4-inch strips. Fry until crisp drain on paper towls to cool.

Prepare dressing. In a small bowl, wisk together oil, orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, oregano, and hot pepper sauce. Mix well.

Place lettuce in a large bowl.

Pour two-thirds of dressing over lettuce. Toss to coat

In a medium bowl, combine chicken with remaining dressing. Mix well.

Divide lettuce evenly among serving plates; place chicken over lettuce. Top salads with tomatoes and tortilla strips.

Serve and enjoy

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Comments

tinam 1 year, 2 months ago said:
This is one of my all time favorites for summer! You hit the spot with this one! Thx

coffeebean53 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Love this. I've bookmarked it to definitely try before too long.

kitchen_fantasy 1 year, 2 months ago said:
I love salad with alot of something going on,more like a meal than just a salad yummy

s01105 11 months, 1 week ago said:
Looks so yummy, will make this for dinner tonite THANKS :-)

themechams 11 months ago said:
Another desert girl. Sometimes my friends from the east coast don't believe me when I say it is 110 out! This looks great for a nice hot day!

alimay731 9 months, 1 week ago said:
This looks wonderful!!!

tinadc 9 months, 1 week ago said:
It's raining right now but on my first sunny weekend I am gona make it for MYSELF.

invisiblechef 9 months, 1 week ago said:
Love this recipe, it's snowing (again) here but even in cold weather it's nice to have something you don't have to bake, or cook. The dressing sounds really fantastic too.

pecasfamily 7 months ago said:
MMM this looks great. We have "big salad supper" night about once a week and this will definitely be the one next time. My teenage sons love salad meals. Thanks so much

kidaria 4 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I like your fresh dinner salad idea!

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