{"id":219679,"date":"2024-04-03T00:22:22","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T00:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/03\/santa-fe-salad-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:19:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:19:26","slug":"santa-fe-salad-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/03\/santa-fe-salad-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Fe Salad | The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-.jpg\"\/><noscript><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Santa Fe Salad is filled with bold southwestern flavor and has the most wonderful texture. Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, tortilla strips, avocado and cheese come together for the most amazing combination. And the creamy southwest dressing is the perfect finishing touch. <\/p>\n<p>Salads, like this one, with plenty of hearty flavorful ingredients are my favorite! Try some of my other go-to salad recipes that are beyond delicious,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/avocado-chicken-bacon-chopped-salad-creamy-basil-dressing\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Avocado, Chicken and Bacon<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thai-cashew-chopped-salad-ginger-peanut-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Thai Cashew,<\/a>\u00a0and this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/autumn-chopped-salad-creamy-poppyseed-dressing\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Autumn Salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-250999\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad--1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad--1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad--1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-250999\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad--1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-santa-fe-salad-recipe\">Santa Fe Salad Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>This Santa Fe salad recipe is zesty, fresh and full of southwest flavors you are going to love. It comes together quickly with very little effort in just 20 minutes, making it a go-to when I\u2019m short on time but need big flavor. The ingredients are full of nutrients with plenty of protein and healthy fats that allows this salad to be a satisfying main dish. However, it\u2019s also crowd-pleasing enough to bring to potlucks and other gatherings where there\u2019s a spread of different dishes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The lettuce, tomatoes and all of the veggies keep this salad light, yet filling. The taco seasoned chicken, black beans and corn give it a Mexican flair. And the black olives and avocado add flavor and texture. Add tortilla strips for a contrasting crunch and saltiness. Finally, top with the insanely delicious dressing that you\u2019ll want to put on everything! <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-needed\">Ingredients Needed<\/h2>\n<p>The ingredients for this Santa Fe salad recipe are fresh and delicious! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements of the ingredients.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Romaine Lettuce:<\/strong> For the perfect satisfying crisp freshness!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grilled Chicken Breast:<\/strong> Use leftover chicken or make this <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grilled-honey-lime-cilantro-chicken\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">grilled chicken recipe<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taco Seasoning:<\/strong> For coating the chicken. Use store-bought, or for maximum flavor, try my homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/the-best-homemade-taco-seasoning\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">taco seasoning<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yellow Bell Pepper:<\/strong> Adds texture and a pop of color! Orange or red bell peppers work great too!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cherry Tomatoes:<\/strong> For juicy bursts of sweetness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Black Beans:<\/strong> Rinse and drain for added fiber, flavor and texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Corn:<\/strong> Canned corn is convenient and will add just a hint of sweetness in every bite.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avocado:<\/strong> Halved, seeded, peeled, and diced for wonderful creaminess. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Black Olives:<\/strong> Buy canned sliced olives or slice them yourself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Queso Fresco:<\/strong> Love this Mexican-style crumbled cheese!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cilantro:<\/strong> Adds freshness! If you don\u2019t like cilantro, simply omit it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt and Pepper:<\/strong> To bring out all of the delicious flavors!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-254637\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-1200x800.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-1200x800.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-254637\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dressing<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sour Cream:<\/strong> Adds a lovely tangy flavor to the dressing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mayonnaise:<\/strong> Balances out the tang of the sour cream while adding creaminess.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milk:<\/strong> Gives the dressing the perfect consistency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cilantro:<\/strong> For fresh herby flavor. Use parsley if you don\u2019t like cilantro.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lime Juice:<\/strong> A little acid is necessary in dressings and the taste of the lime complements the ingredients in the salad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Southwest Seasoning:<\/strong> You can buy this or <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/southwest-seasoning\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">make your own<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt and Pepper:<\/strong> To taste! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-254638\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-Dressing-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-Dressing.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-Dressing-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-Dressing-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-Dressing-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-Dressing-1200x800.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-Dressing-1200x800.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-254638\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-Dressing-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-Dressing.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-Dressing-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-Dressing-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ingredients-with-Labels-for-Sante-Fe-Salad-Dressing-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-let-s-make-a-salad\">Let\u2019s Make a Salad!<\/h2>\n<p>This Santa Fe salad comes together with very little effort and has the best pairing of flavors! You\u2019re going to love it!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Prep:<\/strong> Wash and chop the lettuce and place it in a large bowl. Add the chicken breast to a separate bowl with the taco seasoning and toss to coat the chicken evenly. Add the seasoned chicken to the bowl of lettuce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine All Ingredients:<\/strong> Add in the bell pepper, tomatoes, black beans, corn,  avocado, olives, queso fresco, and cilantro. Season the salad with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the Dressing:<\/strong> In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, cilantro, lime juice, southwest seasoning, and salt and pepper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toss and Serve:<\/strong> Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to evenly mix all the ingredients before serving. Enjoy fresh!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"254640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-254640\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"254640\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-254640\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prepare and cut all of the ingredients<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"254639\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-254639\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"254639\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-254639\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sante-fe-salad-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-and-variations\">Tips and Variations<\/h3>\n<p>A joining of all of my favorite Tex-Mex ingredients and a flavorful creamy salad dressing, this might just be my new favorite salad recipe! Here are some helpful tips and ways to make it your own! <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Choosing an Avocado:<\/strong> Look for firm, dark green avocados that give slightly to pressure. They should be free from dents and bruises.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lettuce:\u00a0<\/strong>I like to use romaine lettuce because it has both crunchy and leafy parts that give the salad delicious texture. You can use iceberg or a mixture of both. Also, try mixing in some spinach for an extra boost of iron.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meat:\u00a0<\/strong>Try different protein options in this salad like grilled shrimp, steak or even crispy chicken.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheese:\u00a0<\/strong>If you don\u2019t have queso fresco, feta cheese is a good substitute. You could also sprinkle in some shredded cheddar cheese.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dressing:<\/strong> This salad pairs perfectly with the southwest dressing, but you could also serve it with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-blue-cheese-dressing\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Cheese Dressing<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-ranch-dressing\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Homemade Ranch Dressing<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-251000\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-2-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-2-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-251000\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storing-leftovers\">Storing Leftovers<\/h3>\n<p>Like most salad recipes, this Santa Fe salad is best served fresh and just after making it! <\/p>\n<p>Once the salad and dressing have combined, it will not keep for long. The salad will get soggy. Only dress what you plan on eating and store the salad and dressing separately for longer storage. Both will keep in the fridge for 3 days.<\/p>\n<p>The avocado will also brown quickly, so if you think you might have leftover salad, only add the avocado to what will be enjoyed immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-leftovers-callout --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-251001\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-dressing-1-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-dressing-1-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-dressing-1-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-dressing-1-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-dressing-1-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-dressing-1-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-dressing-1-1-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-dressing-1-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-251001\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Santa Fe Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-dressing-1-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-dressing-1-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-dressing-1-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-dressing-1-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-dressing-1-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-dressing-1-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-delicious-salad-recipes\">More Delicious Salad Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>Salads make such a good side dish, and depending on the ingredients, they can also be a satisfying main! I have so many good ones that you\u2019re going to want to try! Here are some of my go-to <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/salad-recipes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">salad recipes<\/a> that I make all of the time. I know you\u2019re going to love them just as much as I do!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/southwest-avocado-chicken-salad-.jpg&amp;description=Santa Fe Salad\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"250960\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/santa-fe-salad\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-250961\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"250961\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-250961-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"250961\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a010 ounces romaine lettuce, chopped\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">10<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/romaine-hearts-3ct-22oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-54571053?aflt=plt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">romaine lettuce,<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 \u00bd cups grilled chicken breast, chopped\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grilled chicken breast,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 tablespoon taco seasoning\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/the-best-homemade-taco-seasoning\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_self\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">taco seasoning<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 yellow bell pepper, diced\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/yellow-bell-pepper-each\/-\/A-14919665?aflt=plt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">yellow bell pepper,<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">diced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/premium-cherry-tomatoes-10oz-good-38-gather-8482-packaging-may-vary\/-\/A-82667108?aflt=plt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">cherry tomatoes,<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">quartered<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 can black beans, drained and rinsed\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/black-beans-15-5oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-78666524?aflt=plt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">can black beans,<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">drained and rinsed<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 can corn, drained\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">can corn,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">drained<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 avocado, diced\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/hass-avocados-4ct-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-81957708?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">avocado,<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">diced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a0\u00bc cup black olives, sliced\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">black olives,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a0\u00bd cup queso fresco, crumbled\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">queso fresco,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">crumbled<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a0\u00bc cup cilantro, chopped\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/cilantro-bunch-each\/-\/A-15006468?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">cilantro,<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a0salt and pepper to taste\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/morton-iodized-salt-38-pepper-shakers-5-25oz\/-\/A-13170721?aflt=plt\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">salt and pepper to taste<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a0tortilla strips,  optional for garnish\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/air-fryer-tortilla-strips\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_self\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">tortilla strips, <\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional for garnish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-250961-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"250961\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-250961-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Wash and chop the lettuce and place it in a large bowl. Add the chicken breast to a separate bowl with the taco seasoning and toss to coat the chicken evenly. Add the seasoned chicken to the bowl of lettuce.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-250961-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add in the bell pepper, tomatoes, black beans, corn, avocado, olives, queso fresco, and cilantro. Season the salad with salt and pepper.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-250961-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, cilantro, lime juice, southwest seasoning, and salt and pepper.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-250961-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to evenly mix all the ingredients before serving.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-250961-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Enjoy fresh!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">I suggest enjoying this salad fresh, if you have leftovers keep them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">This salad pairs perfectly with the southwest dressing, but you could also serve it with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-blue-cheese-dressing\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Cheese Dressing<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-ranch-dressing\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Homemade Ranch Dressing<\/a>.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">252<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">39<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">364<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">451<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3609<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">38<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">101<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span 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