Printable Imitation Chick-Fil-A Creamy Salsa Dressing and Southwest Salad Recipe Card
Experience the zing with our Chick-fil-A Creamy Salsa Dressing recipe! Uncover the perfect blend of creamy goodness and spicy kick in every bite. Elevate your salads to a whole new level with this homemade dressing sensation. Feel free to print or pin this recipe card for easy reference when shopping for ingredients or making this salad.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Creamy Salsa Dressing:
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeds removed and chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup medium salsa
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Chicken Marinade:
- 3-4 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup oil (your choice of oil, but I like extra-virgin olive oil best for dressings)
- 1/2 teaspoon Southwest seasoning
Southwest Salad:
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spring mix
- Handful of colorful grape tomatoes
- Bunch of cilantro leaves
- Pinch of salt
- Dash of ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salad add-ins (e.g., crunchy corn, shredded cheese, black beans)
Instructions
Creamy Salsa Dressing:
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Add cilantro, jalapeño peppers, lime juice, salsa, hot sauce, cumin, garlic powder, sea salt, cayenne pepper, ancho chili powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Mix well.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Chicken Marinade:
- Combine marinade, salt, black pepper, and oil in a bowl.
- Add chicken to the marinade. Use a mixing spoon to coat both sides of the chicken with the marinade.
- Place the chicken in the refrigerator to marinate for 2-3 hours.
- When the chicken is done marinating, grill it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
Assembling the Salad
- Divide the spring mix between four salad bowls.
- Arrange grape tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream on top.
- Add the cooked chicken and desired add-ons, such as corn, black beans, and tortilla strips, to each bowl.
- Drizzle with the prepared creamy salsa dressing. Toss to mix in the sour cream and dressing if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Chick-Fil-A-inspired Spicy Southwest Salad!