Author Notes
This is a loaded salad with romaine hearts, chicken, pinto beans, olives, tomatoes, avocados, and topped with a delicious cilantro dressing. —Dash of Amy
Ingredients
- Salad
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3
organic romaine hearts, sliced
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4
organic carrots, shredded
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1
can pinto beans, drained & rinsed
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1
can green or black olives, sliced
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1
tomato, chopped
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2
avocados, chopped
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4
chicken breasts cut in strips
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1 tablespoon
olive oil
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1/2 teaspoon
pepper
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1 teaspoon
Montreal chicken seasoning
- Creamy Cilantro Dressing
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1
bunch fresh cilantro
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3
garlic cloves
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1 teaspoon
fresh ginger, or paste
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1
lime juiced
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2 teaspoons
red wine vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon
cumin
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1 tablespoon
honey
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1/2 cup
Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup
olive oil
Directions
- Salad
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In a large bowl place the romaine lettuce, carrots, beans, olives, tomatoes, and avocados.
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Heat a medium skillet and add olive oil, chicken, salt, pepper, and Montreal chicken.
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Cook until done, let cool for about 10 minutes, and add to the salad.
- Creamy Cilantro Dressing
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Place all dressing ingredients in a food processor and blend until well combined and creamy.
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Pour the dressing over each individual salad bow.
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