Santa Fe Chicken Salad

One of my favorite restaurants is Earl’s, we eat there whenever we have a chance. It seems as though whenever I fall in love with one of their dishes, it gets taken off the local menu: roasted chicken, pad thai, bibimbap. Lately, I have been ordering the Santa Fe Chicken Salad so I wanted to recreate it, the best I could, just in case.

Santa Fe Chicken Salad

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I’m trying to eat more salads. Why? Because I’ve been lacking in the vegetable department. I find salads are a delicious way to combine vegetables, protein, and healthy fats all into one quick (ande delicious) meal.

Usually, I grab bagged lettuce, toss some precooked chicken on it and call it a day but that gets old fast. So I’m really excited to share this winning recipe for Santa Fe Chicken Salad.

It’s not often I have a salad with chicken, it’s my go-to protein source for lunch, dinner, and I even eat chicken for breakfast. Being that I live in Canada, when I shop for my chicken I look for the Raised by a Canadian Farmer logo (see above). Why? Simple. This logo means that the chicken I serve my family is raised by a registered Canadian chicken farmer, who is subject to mandatory and auditable programming for things like food safety and animal care.

TBK’s Pro Tip: If your store doesn’t use the “Raised by a Canadian Farmer” brand, you can ask them to – let your store know that you want chicken raised by Canadian farmers who are held to the highest standards.

 

Santa Fe Chicken Salad Recipe

This recipe was inspired by one of my favorite dishes at Earl’s. I wouldn’t say it’s a copycat, as there is a difference but this is a delicious alternative for one of my go to restaurant lunches.

Disclosure: I am participating in the Chicken Farmers of Canada campaign managed by SJ Consulting. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. The opinions on this blog are my own.