Southwest Caesar Chicken Salad
Cook time – 15 min
- Total time
- 15 minutes
- Preparation time
- 15 minutes
- Calories
- 330
- Portions
- 4
Southwest cuisine is a fusion of Mexican, Spanish and Native American foods and cooking techniques, so why not fuse a little West Coast into that mix? The Caesar Salad, invented in California by Italian-American chef Caesar Cardini (who at one point had a restaurant in Mexico), is citrusy, cheesy and garlicky, so it works as a springboard for many flavors. In this case, salsa, corn, jalapeño and cilantro along with some chopped crispy baked chicken tenders turn a fresh salad into a refreshing, satisfying meal. Fabulous fusion in about 15 minutes!
Directions
- Stir together beans, corn and jalapeno in small bowl. Mix chicken, salsa and cilantro in another small bowl.
- Combine all ingredients in salad kit, except salad dressing, in large bowl. Stir bean mixture into salad.
- Toss with dressing. Divide salad between 4 plates. Top each with chicken mixture.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and well drained
- 1/2 cup corn (canned or frozen and defrosted, well drained)
- 1 jalapeno, seeded, finely chopped
- 6 ounces breaded cooked chicken tenders, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2/3 cup thick and chunky salsa
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, lightly packed
- 1 pkg. DOLE® Ultimate Caesar Salad Kit
Nutritional Facts
| 4 Serving Per Container | |
| Serving Size | 217g |
| Calories | 330 |
| Entries | Daily value in %* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat (18 g) | 28% |
| Saturated Fat (3.5 g) | 18% |
| Cholesterol (25 mg) | 8% |
| Sodium (960 mg) | 41% |
| Total Carbohydrate (27 g) | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber (6 g) | 24% |
| Total Sugars (4 g) | |
| Protein (15 g) | |
| Calcium | 10% |
| Iron | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 90% |
| Vitamin C | 15% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.