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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1/4 cup good quality olive oil
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
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1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup, or to taste
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
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2 tablespoons Mexican crema or sour cream (optional)
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 (5-ounce) container mixed salad greens
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1 cup diced cooked chicken
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1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
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1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
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1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
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1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
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1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
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1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
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1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
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4 thin slices red onion, or to taste
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1 jalapeño, sliced, or to taste (optional)
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2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds (optional)
Southwest Chicken Power Salad
This Southwest chicken power salad is not your average green salad. Packed with chicken, beans, corn, and hearty vegetables, and dressed with a delicious cilantro vinaigrette, this high-protein salad will keep you satisfied for hours.
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