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Santa Fe Salad

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
115 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Salad Tex-Mex U.S.
Santa Fe Salad
Ingredients
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki marinade
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 (5 inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
1
Combine the chicken breasts with the marinade in a large, airtight container designed for storing food. Place it in the refrigerator to allow the chicken to absorb the flavors, for at least 1 hour.
2
In a food processor, combine the chopped cilantro, peanut butter, red wine vinegar, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and grated lime zest. Process until the mixture is well combined. Gradually add 1/2 cup of olive oil while processing, ensuring the dressing is smooth and free of lumps. Add a pinch of pepper; process again.
3
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with the corn tortilla strips and brush them lightly with 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, taking about 5 to 10 minutes.
4
In a skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chicken breasts and cook until they are browned on both sides, taking about 7 to 10 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it cool for about 5 minutes, until it can be handled easily. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
5
In a large bowl, combine the corn, black beans, and romaine lettuce. Top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chicken strips, and tortilla strips. Pour the dressing over the salad to bring all the flavors together.