30-60 mins
Make-Ahead
Over 1 hour
Quick & Easy
Under 15 mins
Under 30 mins
Cheesecake Factory Santa Fe Salad
A refined version of the classic Santa Fe Salad, featuring a homemade chipotle-lime dressing and a more complex blend of toppings. Uses higher quality cheese and a more flavorful chicken marinade.
Total Time
55
Yield
4
Calories
700 cal
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
Tex-Mex
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What You'll Need
Equipment:
Grill or frying pan, Mixing bowls, Cutting board, Knife, Blender or food processor •
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Instructions
Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, combine Olive oil, Lime juice, minced Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, Cumin, Smoked paprika, Salt, and Pepper. Marinate the Chicken breasts in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Grill or pan-fry the Chicken until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Let cool and slice.
Prepare the Dressing: In a separate bowl, combine all Dressing ingredients and blend until smooth.
Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine Romaine lettuce, Black beans, Corn, Red onion, Cherry tomatoes, and Roasted red peppers.
Add the sliced Chicken and Avocado to the salad.
Pour the Dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Top with Pepper Jack cheese and Tortilla strips before serving.
