Salad and Salad Dressing: Spicy Fiesta Salad
Easy to prepare if you make the salsa and chop the chicken in advance. Great for all 3 phases of South Beach.
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Health and fertility benefits of Spicy Fiesta Salad
Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood.
Ingredients
4 tbsps ranch dressing
1 lb chicken meat, cooked, chopped
1 tbsp chipotle in adobo
2 wedges yield lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro
1 head romaine lettuce
1 cup chopped onion
1 large whole tomato
1 jalapeno finely chopped
1/3 cup black beans
Instructions
1. Chop tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice and combine to make the salsa. Add kosher salt and pepper if desired.
2. Divide lettuce evenly into four portions (or save the leftovers for later). Top lettuce with salsa, black beans and chopped chicken.
3. In a small bowl combine the Ranch dressing (South Beach brand preferred) with the sauce from a can of chipotle in adobo. The more you add the spicier it will be - it's got quite a kick!
4. Drizzle over salad.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 316 | ||
Fat 12.56 | ||
Carbohydrate 23.24 | ||
Protein 29.53 |