Wednesday, April 16, 2008

what's for Dinner...WEDNESDAY!

This salad is really, really, REALLY good.  My fabulous friend Karolyn introduced it to me years ago and it has been a favorite ever since.  My kids just like to dip the chips into the veggie/chicken mixture for an afternoon snack.  

                                                    {thanks Steph for the picture}

ZESTY SUMMER SALAD

4-6 chicken breasts teriyaki style: 1 cup honey, 1 cup soy sauce, dash of garlic; marinade overnight. Right before you make the salad, bake chicken @ 350 for 25 minutes. Cut into cubes.

{ Mix the following in a large bowl }

3 cans black beans
3 cans white corn, drained
2 cucumbers, chopped
2 avaocados, ch0pped
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 of each, red, green and yellow pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
4-5 fresh limes squeezed over the top of ingredients
3 TB. rice vinegar

{ set aside }

1-2 heads of lettuce
1 bag lime tortilla chips
1 pkg HOMEMADE ranch dressing {follow directions on package}

{ how to serve }

Place chips on the bottom of plate follow with lettuce, veggies/chicken mixture, and top with ranch dressing.

**Obviously this make a TON, so invite a crowd over! You'll still have leftovers to enjoy.


6 comments:

Deb said...

Sounds great...just our style. Thanks! Miss you!

alison said...

this looks fabulous. i want some right now.

ashlie said...

That looks so good! I am going to have to try it! Thanks!

swensen squeeze said...

That looks so good! I am definately going to make that!

Jen said...

You always have so many yummy recipes.

Lester Family said...

Sarah,
I was "blog surfing" (guilty) and came across your blog. Your family is beautiful. This is a fantastic recipe, by the way. We LOVED it. Thank you for sharing. You are a very talented gal!
Kristie Lester