Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Tex Mex Chicken and Shrimp Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

Ingredients
  • 1 large whole wheat tortilla
  • 4 cups chopped salad greens
  • 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast seasoned with 1/2 tsp of creole seasoning
  • 1/2 cup cooked shrimp
  • 1 cup niblets corn
  • 1/2 cup diced red pepper
  • 1 large avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup purple onion, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
Honey Lime Dressing Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning 
  • 1/8 cup finely chopped cilantro or Italian parsley
  • 1 tbsp honey
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Mist both sides of the whole wheat tortilla with extra virgin olive oil or cooking spray. Cut in half, turn sideways, then cut into thin strips. Spread the strips in a single layer on baking sheets and season with salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating the baking sheets once, until crispy. 
  2. Mix the salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk the dressing ingredients together. 
  4. Toss everything along with the tortilla strips together and serve.