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Southwest Salad with Garlic Lime Dressing & Doritos!!
5 from 3 votes

Southwest Salad with Garlic Lime Dressing & Doritos!!

There are plenty of fresh veggies in this tasty Southwest Salad topped with crushed Doritos and creamy garlic lime dressing.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1184 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 cups lettuce any kind
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 large avocado ripe, sliced
  • 1 can beans any kind, drained and rinsed
  • 2 ears corn boiled and kernels removed
  • 2 Roma tomato diced
  • 1 cup cilantro loosely packed
  • 2 cups chicken precooked, frozen, grilled
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 lime cut into wedges
  • 2 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos crushed
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
for the dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • lime juice about 3 tablespoons, juice of 2 limes
  • 1 small garlic grated, clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup canola oil

Instructions

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  1. Divide lettuce evenly between 4 bowls. Arrange ingredients around lettuce: cheese, avocado slices, beans, corn, tomatoes and cilantro.
  2. Heat precooked chicken in microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until thoroughly warmed through. Cut into cubes and toss with spices. Arrange on salad.
  3. Add lime wedges on the side and top with crushed doritos. Sprinkle avocado and corn with salt and pepper, if desired.
  4. For the dressing, combine all ingredients together in a shallow bowl and whisk to emulsify. Drizzle over salads and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1184kcal (59%) Carbohydrates 100g (33%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 68g (105%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 976mg (41%) Potassium 1157mg (25%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 1676IU (34%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 395mg (40%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1184

% Daily Value*

Calories 1184kcal 59%
Carbohydrates 100g 33%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 68g 105%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 976mg 41%
Potassium 1157mg 25%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 1676IU 34%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 395mg 40%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.