Seven Simple Salads - #2

SOUTHWESTERN RANCH CHICKEN SALAD
(WARNING: Spicy! Mmmm - My mouth is watering just thinking of it!)

Ingredients:
1 package Southwest marinade mix (found by the gravy mixes)
3 chicken breasts cut into strips
1/4 cup Reduced Fat Ranch Dressing
Dash ground cumin (I used about 1/8 tsp)
1 whole wheat tortilla (6-inch), cut in half, then into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 bag (10 oz) mixed salad greens
1/2 cup chopped *tomatoes
1/4 cup Kraft Mexican Style Cheese

MARINATE chicken according to package directions. Place chicken in saucepan and cook until heated through.

MIX dressing and cumin; set aside.

PLACE tortilla strips on microwavable plate sprayed with cooking spray. Microwave on HIGH 1 min; set aside.

TOSS greens with chicken and tomatoes in large salad bowl. Add cheese and **dressing mixture; mix lightly. Top with the tortilla strips.

Makes 4 servings, 2 cups each.

CAL 140, FAT 6g, FIBER 2g, PROTEIN 13g


*Tomatoes are the one thing that I will spend a little extra money on when they aren't in season. The ones that are still on the vine have a lot more flavor and a much better texture. In my opinion it is so worth it!

**I don't use all of the dressing. I just use enough to coat the lettuce, but if you are a dressing person you may want to use it all.