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Cajun Chicken Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette

Nesting Lane
Cajun Chicken Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette is a flavorful, healthy dish with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a zesty salsa-lime dressing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Equipment

Blender
Medium Bowl
Non-stick skillet
Cutting Board
4 Serving Bowls

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup fat-free salsa
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • ½ avocado peeled and chopped

Instructions
 

For the Vinaigrette:

  • In a blender, combine salsa, onion, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, mustard, and salt.
  • Puree until smooth.
  • Transfer the vinaigrette to a bowl and set aside.

For the Chicken:

  • Sprinkle cajun seasoning on both sides of the chicken breasts.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add olive oil to the skillet.
  • Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken into ½-inch thick strips.

To Assemble:

  • Place mixed greens and sliced bell peppers into 4 serving bowls.
  • Add chicken strips, chopped tomato, and avocado to each bowl.
  • Serve with the salsa vinaigrette.

Notes

Serving Size: 4 Servings: 1½ cups salad, ⅓ cup vinaigrette, ¼ of the chicken
2 Points (2022/2024 Plan)
MyWW Points: 2 Blue Plan and 5 Green Plan
2 WW Freestyle Points and 5 Smart Points
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Nutrition

Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 27gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 896mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2747IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
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