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SANTA FE SALAD

Steps:

• Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne. , In a large bowl, combine the green beans, corn, pinto beans, black beans, red pepper, onion, chilies and olives. Sprinkle with cheese. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD WITH TANGY LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour.
• Preheat the grill to medium and cook the chicken breast about 8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from heat, cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• While the chicken cooks, place the corn on the grill and cook on all sides, turning every 3-4 minutes or until blackened. Remove from heat and cut the corn from the cob when cool enough to handle.
• Place the lettuce, green onions, cherry tomatoes, black beans, roasted corn, avocado, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Toss together gently, and serve on plates. Top with the chicken and tortilla strips.

CHILI'S SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Rub chicken cutlets with olive oil and taco seasoning. Heat a large skillet over med-high heat and cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside and let cool, then slice chicken thinly.
• Meanwhile, mix together ingredients for santa fe sauce.
• When ready to serve salad, toss lettuce with ranch dressing, then top with sliced chicken, avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro and tortilla strips. Drizzle santa fe sauce overtop then serve and enjoy!

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Sprinkle both sides of chicken with black pepper; grill 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).
• Meanwhile, mix dressing, hot sauce and lime juice until blended; refrigerate until ready to use.
• Place lettuce on serving plate. Top with red peppers, beans, jicama and corn.
• Slice chicken; add to salad. Sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle with dressing mixture just before serving.

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY® SANTA FE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine chicken breasts and teriyaki marinade in a large resealable plastic bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Combine cilantro, peanut butter, red wine vinegar, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and lime zest in a food processor; blend well. Pour in 1/2 cup olive oil slowly and blend until dressing is smooth. Add pepper; blend again.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread corn tortilla strips on a baking sheet; drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts; cook until browned, 7 to 10 minutes per side. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.
• Toss corn, black beans, and romaine lettuce together in a large bowl. Top with Monterey Jack cheese, chicken, and tortilla strips. Pour dressing over salad.

SANTA FE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients together and chill for an hour to marry flavors.

SANTA FE DRESSING

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• Whisk together and serve.