Baja Chicken Salad With Taco Vinaigrette
This is a deliciously different type of taco xalad which includes chicken, avocado, and a tantalizing taco-flavored dressing. It's a very classy salad and a pillsbury bake-off winner. Blue tortilla chips accompanying this dish adds the final touch of authentic mexican flair!!
Steps
In a medium bowl , combine the taco seasoning mix , light brown sugar , 1 / 2 cup olive oil , and cider vinegar.
Blend well.
Place chicken pieces in a medium , shallow bowl.
Pour 1 / 2 cup of the seasoning mixture over the chicken.
Reserve remaining mixture for the dressing.
In a medium skillet , heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
With a slotted spoon , remove chicken from seasoning mixture and discard remainder of mixture.
Add chicken to the skillet , cooking and stirring for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink in the center.
In a large bowl , combine the baby greens , grape tomatoes , and red onion.
Add reserved seasoning mixture and toss to coat.
On a serving platter , arrange salad mixture and top with chicken , cheese , sour cream , avocado , and black olives.
Arrange blue tortilla chips around the salad.
Ingredients
taco seasoning mix, light brown sugar, olive oil, cider vinegar, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, mixed baby greens, grape tomatoes, red onion, monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, sour cream, avocado, sliced ripe olives, tortilla chips