Chipotle Powder
Chipotle powder is made from just one ingredient: dried, smoked jalapeno peppers. They are then crushed into powder form. For a substitute I suggest smoked paprika which has a smoked earthy flavor similar to chipotle with less heat. Chili powder on the other hand contains a blend of ground red chiles with various spices, like cumin and oregano. In some blends, garlic and salt are also included. When using chili powder, you’d need to pare back on other spices in your recipe to prevent over seasoning. Chipotle Powder is sold on Amazon.
I’m a big lover of salads. and I’m always on the lookout for a new taste combination. Today’s dish is a green salad with romaine lettuce and some arugula to spice up the flavor. Add cooked chicken breast, avocado, corn, grape tomatoes and black beans. Sprinkle it with Feta cheese, drizzle it with Citrus Chipotle Dressing, and serve with crispy tortilla chips. Yum! Yum! Perfect for lunch or even dinner this summer with the addition of fresh fruit. You can use baked boneless-skinless chicken breasts or left-over chicken from a supermarket rotisserie chicken. If you need to cook the chicken, use your indoor grill (like George Forman) or cook outside on a grill this summer.
You are in charge of the spices in the dressing. The dressing only uses 1/4 teaspoon of chipotle powder, but if you can’t handle the spice, leave it out. Taste and adjust to meet your family’s needs. Not spicy enough? Feel free to adjust and use more chipotle powder or another spice. I suggest you make the dressing ahead of time and let the flavors blend in the refrigerator. For vegetarians, drop the chicken and add a little more beans, corn, and avocado.
Chicken Avocado Salad With Citrus Chipotle Dressing
Use organic when available. Makes 2 servings.
Chicken Avocado Salad With Citrus Chipotle Dressing
Ingredients
Chicken Avocado Salad
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup arugula torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 Haas avocado sliced
- 1/2 can corn drained and rinsed
- 1/2 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red onion halved and broken into ring halves
- 1/4 cup Feta cheese
- 2 cooked chicken breasts (about 6 oz) sliced
Citrus Chipotle Dressing
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp freshly-squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro or 4 tsp dried cilantro
- 1/4 tsp ground chipotle powder
- salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Chicken Avocado Salad
- In large bowl combine romaine and arugula
- Add beans, tomatoes, onion, and corn
- Pour 4 tablespoons of Citrus Chipotle Dressing over salad
- Toss salad to coat ingredients
- Split salad onto 2 plates
- Top with chicken, avocado, and Feta cheese
- Serve with tortilla chips
Citrus Chipotle Dressing
- Place all ingredients in blender or food processor
- Puree until smooth
- Taste and adjust flavorings
- Store in container with lid in refrigerator
Enjoy!
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…looks delicious.
We eat tons of main dish salads here in Florida. This one looks delicious!
That looks like a delicious salad! I’d have to substitute the chicken but otherwise it looks very good. #MMBC
I thought of you when I was writing the recipe – increase the avocado and a few more beans for more protein.
This sounds delicious. I had to look up chipotle as I’ve not heard of it before, I wonder what I could use instead. Maybe a normal chilli powder?
#MMBC
it won’t have the same flavor as chipotle powder – Chipotle powder is made from just one ingredient: dried, smoked jalapeno peppers. They are then crushed into powder form. I suggest smoked paprika which has a smoked earthy flavor similar to chipotle. Chili powder contains a blend of ground red chiles with various spices, like cumin and oregano. In some blends, garlic and salt are also included. When using chili powder, you’d need to pare back on other spices in your recipe to prevent over seasoning.
Interesting! I have quite a strong paprika in my store cupboard, maybe that would work.
that’s what I would use for the smoky flavor which for me is better than really hot
Yum, yum,yum. I love salads, any type of salads. I love different type of beans. I guess I love to eat. LOL
Have a great day Carol.
Cruisin Paul
you sound like me – I’m always hungry!
That dressing sounds especially good, Carol. It would be great for this salad!
thanks Jeanie – I do like to switch things up and the dressing is the best way for a salad.
That looks and sounds absolutely delicious. I love chicken and avocado salad but I’ve not tried making a citrus chipotle dressing before – will have to give this a try. #MMBC
Oh, this sounds like a must-try recipe! I love chipotle and avocado. I am bookmarking this page. Thank you for sharing, Carole!
you’re welcome Laurie!
I am not a fan of avacado unless it’s in a salad. This sounds like a delicious salad, perfect for summer x
I’d not thought of putting avocado and chipotle together. I see your suggestion to Catherine about the smoked paprika, which I always have in the pantry. Might give that a go. #mmbc
This looks delicious. Summer salad time is upon us. Thanks for sharing with #aclwcc.
Anything with avocado wins me over! Well, food in general wins me over haha.
I’m going to try this and use paprika as you suggested to Catherine.
Enjoy the rest of your week Carol. x
be sure it is SMOKY paprika
Carol, that salad has my mouth watering! Pinned and bookmarked and added to my make-this-right-away list!
Somehow, green food tastes better in spring!
I love tender young greens and veggies – or maybe it’s just our mindset when everything is new again.
Yum, this looks SO good. I’ll be featuring it tomorrow at the TFT party. 🙂
thanks for the kind words and feature – I’ll come to the party tomorrow!
This looks like an amazing summer salad. Definitely trying. Thanks! Visiting you from the Thursday Favorites link up.
thanks for the visit Lauren
This Chicken Avocado Salad looks fantastic. I wish that I had one right now. The good thing about that is that it seems pretty easy to make so I can make one soon.