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Southwest Chipotle Chick'n Salad

Recipe By     : Recipe courtesy Selva Wohlgemuth, MS ('14), RD, via her blog Poppies and Papayas.
Serving Size  : 1   Preparation Time :0:10
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/3  cup           Vegenaise -- original
       1                lime, juiced
       1  tbsp          honey
       1  clove         garlic, grated using microplaner
     3/4  tsp           chipotle powder
     1/2  tsp           Eden's sea salt
       1                Gardein Scallopini Chick'n Filet -- see Notes
       1                corn tortilla, thinly sliced
       1  tsp           extra-virgin olive oil -- optional
     1/3  cup           canned sweet corn, rinsed and drained -- or better yet, freshly
                        grilled corn
     1/3  cup           canned black beans, rinsed and drained
       5                cherry tomatoes, quartered
       2  tbsp          cilantro, chopped
       2  cup           mixed greens -- spicy greens are a good option
          to taste      avocado slices

First make the Creamy Chipotle Dressing by mixing together the&nbsp;Vegenaise,&nbsp;lime&nbsp;juice, honey,&nbsp;garlic, chipotle powder and&nbsp;salt in a medium bowl mix. Set aside.
Meanwhile, prepare the Gardein Chick’n filet per package instructions and slice into strips.&nbsp;
**Optional Step: In a small separate pan, heat a little bit of olive oil over medium heat until sizzling. Toss in the sliced corn tortilla strips. Fry until crispy and lightly browned. Season with sea salt and optional lime zest if desired.
Finally, prepare the salad by mixing the corn, black beans, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, 2 tablespoons of the Creamy Chipotle Dressing and the&nbsp;mixed greens. Top with sliced Chick’n, avocado&nbsp;and crispy tortilla strips. Enjoy immediately.&nbsp;

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NOTES : Feel free to swap this vegan choice with real chicken breast, or simply enjoy the salad without. You can even top this dish with seasoned fried tempeh or an extra serving of beans for more plant protein.&nbsp;
If you want to use regular chicken, be sure&nbsp;to season it with some spices (cumin, paprika, garlic powder),&nbsp;salt&nbsp;and pepper, and cook until done.