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Tex-Mex Salad with Cilantro-Honey Dressing

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 4
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Packed with plenty of crunch and zesty flavors, this hearty salad is a Tex-Mex meal in itself.
By Bree Hester
Created Dec 1, 2011
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 3 cups tortilla chips
  • 8 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup rinsed drained Progresso™ black beans (from 15-oz can)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Cook chicken as desired until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in blender, place honey, lime juice, salt, pepper, oil and cilantro. Blend with on/off pulses until dressing is smooth. Set aside.
  • 3
    In each serving dish, place 3/4 cup tortilla chips. Top each with lettuce, bell pepper, onion, beans and cheese.
  • 4
    Cut cooked chicken breasts into slices; place on top of salads. Drizzle dressing over top of each salad.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    This salad recipe is also great with leftover chili or steak instead of the chicken.
  • tip 2
    Add a dollop of sour cream, salsa and guacamole to make this salad even heartier.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts are not available for this recipe
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