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Southwest Salad
This Southwest Salad is loaded with everything you could ever want! You’ll be content for days after eating this! These are the ingredients that I used, but there are about a million other options too. Let’s get into it.
Ingredients in Southwest Salad
If you really want a complete list of what kinds of spices, fruits, vegetables, meats, starches, and extras that come from the Southwest, these guys have you covered. To sum it up, this recipe’s got Guacamole, Corn, Peppers, Sour Cream, Cilantro, Tomatoes, Black Beans, and more. Additional ingredient options not included in this recipe include: Avocado, Ground Beef, Pork, Red Onions, Rice, Pinto Beans, and more.
I loving getting a good sear on my chicken, or even making blackened chicken with this salad.
Blackened Chicken:
Blackened Chicken is thoroughly charred on the outside, but still juicy on the inside. It’s common for blackened chicken to be coated in a Cajun or spicy seasoning prior to being cooked. -Use a cast iron skillet. This conducts heat the best and can withstand the high heat for a long period of time. -Thinner slices of meat ensures the middle cooks and not just the outside. -Don’t toss the meat around while it cooks. Let it be in order to obtain a rich, colored crust on the outside. -If the meat sticks to the pan when you attempt to lift it, it’s not even properly seared yet (and definitely not blackened). -Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into it, to allow the chicken to fully absorb the juices created during the cooking process. -Ventilate the stove-top if you can, and open some windows if possible. This does create some smoke. But it’s totally worth it.
Salad Dressing for Southwest Salad
The best salad dressing options for Southwest Salad include my Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing, Catalina dressing, Tex Mex Sour Cream Salad Dressing, Honey Mustard Dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Zesty Lemon, and more!
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