Low Fat Santa Fe Chicken Salad Cheesecake Factory Style
Copycat recipes from Cheesecake Factory are guaranteed to please, and now with this low fat version of their Santa Fe Chicken Salad you will be able to enjoy the taste of your favorite restaurant without having to leave the house or break your low fat diet! The lime dressing on this zesty marinated chicken will spice up your dinner every time you prepare it!
Notes
Lime Dressing
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon snipped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 cup olive oil
Process until thick.
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Ingredients
- 6 skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 cup reduced sodium teriyaki marinade
- 16 cup romaine and leaf lettuce
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 15 ounce cans of black beans, rinsed
- 2 can of whole kernel corn, drained
- 3 cup low fat jack cheese, grated
- 3 cup wheat or corn tortilla strips, toasted
- 3 cup tomatoes, diced and seeded
Instructions
- Marinate skinless chicken breast one hour in low sodium teriyaki marinade.
- Broil and baste the chicken for approximately 15 minutes. Cool and then cut into bite-sized pieces or shred.
- Tear lettuce. Then add cilantro and 1 cup each of beans and corn. Dress with lime dressing (see notes).