Fajita Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
44%
Fajita Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce
45 min.
4
357kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a vibrant and nutritious dish that's bursting with flavor? Our Fajita Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce is not only a feast for the eyes but also a satisfying gluten-free meal that caters to your palate while keeping your health in check. This salad combines the deliciousness of sizzling chicken, colorful bell peppers, and crisp romaine lettuce, topped with a rich and creamy dressing that brings everything together seamlessly.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a delightful feast for four people that’s perfect as a main course, side dish, or even for meal prep throughout the week. The zingy flavors of cumin and chili powder mixed with the freshness of cilantro and lime make every bite an explosion of taste. With a calorie count of just 357 per serving, this dish ensures you’re not compromising on flavor while staying mindful of your nutritional goals.

Whether you're enjoying it as a quick lunch or as an inviting dinner, this Fajita Salad will surely impress family and friends alike. So grab your ingredients, fire up the skillet, and let the aromas guide you to a wholesome culinary experience that you won’t soon forget!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups bell pepper rings green thinly sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 15 ounce pinto beans rinsed drained canned
  • teaspoon chili powder 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • servings creamy cilantro-lime sauce 
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded reduced-fat
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • tablespoons olives ripe sliced
  • teaspoon paprika 
  • cup onion red separated sliced
  • cups romaine lettuce shredded
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • pound skinned cut into thin strips
  • medium tomatoes cut into 8 wedges

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl.
  2. Add chicken; toss to coat.
  3. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot.
  4. Add chicken mixture; saut 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Set aside.
  5. Divide lettuce and next 6 ingredients (lettuce through tomato) among 4 bowls; top with chicken mixture.
  6. Serve with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories357kcal
Protein38.37%
Fat31.29%
Carbs30.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.75
Glycemic Load
6.58
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
34.098695521769%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
3.01mg
Naringenin
0.45mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
2.41mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.33mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
10.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:356.62kcal
17.83%
Fat:12.6g
19.39%
Saturated Fat:4.15g
25.97%
Carbohydrates:27.5g
9.17%
Net Carbohydrates:18.47g
6.72%
Sugar:5.93g
6.59%
Cholesterol:85.19mg
28.4%
Sodium:874.47mg
38.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.77g
69.55%
Vitamin A:7145.06IU
142.9%
Vitamin K:84.71µg
80.67%
Vitamin C:54.11mg
65.59%
Vitamin B3:12.97mg
64.85%
Vitamin B6:1.2mg
60.16%
Selenium:39.06µg
55.79%
Phosphorus:456.12mg
45.61%
Folate:146.8µg
36.7%
Fiber:9.02g
36.1%
Manganese:0.66mg
33.18%
Potassium:1157.47mg
33.07%
Magnesium:95.16mg
23.79%
Calcium:214.5mg
21.45%
Iron:3.72mg
20.69%
Vitamin B5:2.05mg
20.51%
Copper:0.33mg
16.59%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.53%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.34%
Vitamin E:2.33mg
15.56%
Zinc:2.1mg
14.03%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.74%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.32%
Source:My Recipes