Chicken Fajita Salad with Honey Chipotle Dressing
This easy-to-make Chicken Fajita Salad with Honey Chipotle Dressing is flavorful, filling, and makes a great dinner! Make it in less than 20 minutes!
Servings 4 people
Calories 715kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ chipotle pepper minced
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 3 chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers cut into strips
- 1 onion cut into thin slices
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup cheddar cheese grated
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 lime cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- First, make the honey chipotle salad dressing by combining the olive oil, red wine vinegar, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, honey, dijon mustard, oregano, cumin, and garlic powder in a mason jar. Screw the lid on tightly and shake until it’s well combined.
- Next grab your chicken breasts and toss them with 3-4 tablespoons of the dressing. Set them aside to marinate.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, drizzle a little olive oil and add the chicken breasts, bell pepper strips, and the onion slices. Sear the chicken well on each side and saute the peppers and onions. Remove from the heat when the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes then slice the chicken into strips.
- Assemble the salad by adding the chopped romaine lettuce, black beans, cheddar cheese, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl. Add the warm chicken, peppers, and onions to the top. Serve with the remaining dressing and lime wedges.
Notes
*Please be sure to discard the dressing that the chicken breasts were marinating in. Do not reuse it for the salad…if you need more dressing, make a double batch!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Keep the chicken and fajita veggies separate from the salad. Warm them in the microwave and serve them over the rest of the salad when you're ready to eat it.
Nutrition
Calories: 715kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 990mg | Potassium: 759mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 8249IU | Vitamin C: 88mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 3mg