Fiesta Salad with Chicken Recipe

Fiesta-chicken-salad-recipe

Visit your local farmers market and buy all the seasonal ingredients for this fresh and tasty salad recipe. We always recommend you go organic for your produce and meat. This particular recipe serves four. Enjoy!

Chicken & Marinade

16 oz. chicken breast
1 Tbs. grapeseed oil
1 Tbs. lemon juice
½ Tbs. dijon mustard
1 tsp. maple syrup
½ Tbs. yogurt
Pinch dried coriander

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Combine all other ingredients and marinate the chicken within for 1 hour. Sauté & cool.

Salad

1½ c. cauliflower – florettes – blanched lightly
1½ c. celery – diced
1/3 c. red onion – finely diced
½ c. cubed radishes
6 Tbs. dried cranberries
1 c. red pepper – cubed
1½ c. cucumber – cubed
Cherry tomatoes
Organic mixed greens

Combine all and then gently add cooked, marinaded chicken.

Dressing
3 Tbs. oil
3 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. vegennaise or mayo of your choice
½ Tbs. agave
½ tsp. cumin
¼ tsp. coriander
Makes ½ cup

Combine above ingredients and pour over salad. At Mountain Trek we use the following portions:

  • Women: 1 ½ Tbs. dressing & 1 ½ cup salad
  • Men: 2 Tbs. dressing & 2 cups salad
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