Topped off with the crunch of the tortilla chips, this salad is a true dinner winner.

We love this fun, bright salad that will keep you full and satisfied.

Keep reading for more tips on how to make and store this salad.

a recipe photo of the Chicken Fajita Salad

Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the chicken; cook until slightly charred on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.

Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes.

the ingredients to make the Chicken Fajita Salad

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Process until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Place lettuce in a large bowl or on a large platter.

Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired, and serve with the dressing.

a photo of the chicken cooked in a cast iron skillet

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 3 cups salad & 3 Tbsp.

Fajitas are a steak and vegetable dish that originated in south Texas and northern Mexico.

Theyre named after the cut of steak, which is also known as a skirt steak.

a photo of the Chicken Fajita Salad

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Additional reporting byCarrie Myers, M.S.andLinda Frahm

EatingWell.com, June 2024