Make This Restaurant Meal at Home in Just 15 Minutes!

Woman s Day

By Woman's Day Kitchen

Instead of trekking to a restaurant--and spending at least $10 on
Tex-Mex Chicken Salad--try this fast, less expensive version. With more than 20g of protein, this flavorful and filling salad will keep you energized longer. Photo by Jonny Valiant

Serves: 4
Yields: 4 servings (cost per serving of $2.31)

Total Time: 15 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.

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Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories: 427
Total Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 66mg
Sodium: 804mg
Total Carbohydrate: 30g
Dietary Fiber: 9g
Protein: 28g

Ingredients:

2 1/2cup(s)shredded rotisserie chicken
1can(s) (15 1/2-ounce) pinto beans, rinsed
1head(s)romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
1cup(s) (from 1 ear) fresh corn kernels
1cup(s)fresh cilantro
1avocado, diced
1/2red onion, thinly sliced
1/4cup(s)fresh lime juice
2tablespoon(s)lowfat sour cream
1tablespoon(s)olive oil
1teaspoon(s)honey
Kosher salt
Pepper
Tortilla chips, for serving

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Directions:

1. In a large bowl, gently toss together the chicken, beans, lettuce, corn, cilantro, avocado, and onion.

2. In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sour cream, oil, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

Tips & Techniques:

Switch It Up: Take this hearty salad to go: Roll it up in a large flour tortilla or sandwich wrap.

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