Chipotle Chicken Salad

By Simply Scratch
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Ingredients

1/4 cup mayo (plus more if needed)
1/4 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt (or use more mayo)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 tablespoons)
1 to 3 chipotle peppers (in adobo)
1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce (see notes)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
3 cups shredded cooked chicken (leftover or rotisserie)
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1/4 cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
1/4 cup orange bell pepper (finely diced )
1/4 cup romaine ribs (white/light green parts of leaf) (thinly sliced, or use finely chopped celery)
1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
2 green onions (sliced)
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro (or more to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

  • Prep Time30mins
  • Servings6
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Instructions

MAKE THE DRESSING:

In a blender, measure and add mayonnaise, plain nonfat greek yogurt, the juice of 1 lime, chipotle peppers (in adobo) plus the adobo sauce. Then measure and add in kosher salt, smoked paprika, chipotle powder and garlic powder.

Blend until smooth.

MAKE THE SALAD:

In a mixing bowl add shredded chicken, black beans, bell pepper, romaine stems, red onion and green onions.

Pour the chipotle lime dressing and add in cilantro. Toss to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve with tortilla chips, tucked into lettuce or in soft flour tortillas.

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