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Chipotle Cheddar Chopped Salad

This chipotle cheddar chopped salad recipe is full of the most delicious mix of crunchy greens, sharp cheddar, tender chicken, fresh herbs and veggies, and a creamy chipotle honey-lime dressing.  See notes above for possible ingredient substitutions!
Prep Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, salad dressing
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Author: Ali

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients:

  • 5 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups chopped red cabbage
  • 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
  • 2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2/3 cup shredded carrots
  • 2/3 cup roasted pepitas (or your choice of nuts/seeds)
  • 1/2 cup finely-diced red onions
  • 1 large avocado peeled, pitted and diced

Chipotle Lime Dressing Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 large chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  • Make the dressing: Toss all of the ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. (Or alternately, you can finely chop the chipotle by hand, then just stir all of the ingredients together until combined.)
  • Toss the salad. Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl.  Drizzle with the dressing, then toss until evenly combined.
  • Serve. Serve immediately, garnished with extra shredded cheese and chopped tortilla chips if desired.

Notes

Source: Recipe is inspired by Dole's famous chipotle cheddar chopped salad.