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Ingredients
Dressing:
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1 cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
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¼ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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½ medium lime, juiced
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tapatio®)
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¼ teaspoon ground cumin
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Salad:
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken
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1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
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1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
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1 medium head butter lettuce, torn
Garnish:
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1 medium avocado, sliced
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2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese, or to taste
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4 sprigs cilantro
Directions
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Whisk together mayonnaise, cotija cheese, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, hot pepper sauce, and cumin for dressing in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
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Add chicken, corn, and olives to dressing and toss to coat.
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Divide lettuce among 4 bowls and scoop chicken mixture over top. Garnish each salad with avocado slices, cotija cheese, and a cilantro sprig.
Cook's Notes:
You can use grilled corn in place of the canned corn.
Add a can of black beans, drained, in place of or in addition to the olives.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
786 | Calories |
64g | Fat |
33g | Carbs |
29g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 786 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 64g | 82% |
Saturated Fat 12g | 60% |
Cholesterol 90mg | 30% |
Sodium 1253mg | 54% |
Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 29% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 29g | 57% |
Vitamin C 13mg | 15% |
Calcium 197mg | 15% |
Iron 4mg | 24% |
Potassium 764mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.