Southwest Summer Salad

I got this wonderful recipe from a friend several years ago. It's a great main dish salad for hot weather. I usually double it for my family so we can eat the leftovers for lunch the next day.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 509 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ⅓ cup canola oil
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 Avocado, diced
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 head lettuce, chopped
• 2 cups chilled cooked rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine rice, chicken, tomato, cilantro, green onions, and avocado together in a bowl.

Step 2

Whisk canola oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, jalapeno pepper, salt, oregano, cumin, and chili powder together in a bowl; pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Place lettuce in a serving bowl; top with rice mixture.