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Pep Up Your Salad!

Chicken Fajita SaladChicken Fajita Salad Serves: 4Serving Size: 2 cupsIngredients:

  • ??1 teaspoon canola oil
  • ?1/2 cup sliced onion
  • 1 sliced mild chili pepper
  • 1 cup sliced bell pepper
  • ?8 ounces raw chicken tenders, cut into thick strips
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 6 cups ready-to-serve romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup sliced fresh tomatoes
  • ?1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • ?1 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3 tablespoons flavored vinegar

Directions:Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions and peppers in the oil until golden, about 3 minutes.Add the chicken and the spices, sautéing until the chicken is fully cooked.Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and cucumbers on a platter and place the contents of your skillet on top. Serve immediately, with oil and vinegar on the side.Nutrition Information: Serves 4. Each serving contains 303 calories, 21 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 25 mg cholesterol, 302 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 4 g dietary fiber, 5 g sugar, and 11 g protein.Each serving has 138% DV vitamin A, 76% DV vitamin C, 5% DV calcium, and 11% DV iron.Chef's Tips: Serve this salad family-style for a healthful meal or side.Baked blue corn chips, avocado, and cooked brown rice all make wonderful accompaniments to this dish.Feel free to mix up the types of vegetables in the salad.