Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Chipotle Chicken Citrus Salad



I am not being reimbursed by Mrs. Dash for this post in any way. Just love their stuff!

With heart disease in both of our families as I have mentioned before, I do try to find low sodium things when possible.

When looking through the seasoning and spices aisle, I discovered that Mrs. Dash had come out with several seasonings with a variety of tastes. So I bought a bunch!

There are grilling spices, Garlic Herb, Carribbean Citrus and Fiesta Lime to name a few. But my favorite so far is the Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Blend. It is spicy, but used in the recipe below, it is just perfect!

We have started grilling up a bunch of chicken breasts as done in this recipe, slicing them and freezing them to have on hand for salads.

The recipe below is yummy, but you can use the chicken however you want in a salad. I like mine as a chicken taco salad - with spinach, tortilla chips and taco sauce. Stephen loves his with spinach, shredded cheese, black olives and ranch dressing.

Try this recipe, then try your own twist!

Chipotle Chicken Citrus Salad

Ingredients
4 4 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash® Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Blend
11 oz. can Mandarin oranges (in light syrup), drained
1 cup red seedless grapes
1 bunch Romaine lettuce (torn)
5 Tbsp. prepared fat free honey mustard salad dressing
1 Tbsp. slivered almonds

Directions

Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, sprinkle with Mrs. Dash® Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Blend.

Heat grill, place chicken on grill and cook 4 minutes per side, basting when turned. Chicken is cooked when juices run clear.

Meanwhile, add mandarin oranges and grapes to lettuce, and toss with salad dressing.

When chicken has cooled, cut in 1/2 inch strips.

Place grilled chicken on top of lettuce, sprinkle with slivered almonds.

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