Caribbean Salad from Chili’s

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This Caribbean Salad from Chili’s is a tempting choice loaded with nutritious fruits and veggies.  This is what healthy eating should look like!

Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of Romaine lettuce cut into 1″ pieces
  • 4 cups of iceberg salad cut into 1″ pieces
  • 3 cups of Napa cabbage, shredded
  • 1/8 cup of fresh mint, thinly shredded
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges
  • 2 Tbs fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/8 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1/8 green onions, sliced
  • 12 pineapple wedges, fresh
  • Sprinkle (1/2 tsp) of sesame seeds, black and white
  • 8 oz. Chili’s Caribbean Dressing (recipe below)
  • 4 chicken breast, boneless/skinless (5 oz. each raw weight), grilled without oil or seasoning

Directions:

  1. Toss lettuce, cabbage, mint, oranges and dressing in a bowl
  2. Place on plates and top with remaining ingredients

CHEF’S TIP: Divide ingredients into four parts and toss each salad individually for best presentation and even distribution.

Chili’s Caribbean Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise, fat free
  • 1/4 cup dijon Mustard
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 Tbs lime juice
  • 3 Tbs pineapple juice
  • 3 Tbs orange juice
  • 1/4 tsp orange zest
  • 2 Tbs soy sauce
  • 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, use wire wisk to mix mayonnaise, mustard, honey and garlic.
  2. Add vinegar, lime juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
  3. Mix thoroughly.

Nutrition Information per Serving*:
390 calories, 4.5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 80 mg cholesterol, 560 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber, 35 g sugars, 34 g protein, 2 cups fruits/veggies

*Nutrition information may vary from the Caribbean Salad served in the restaurant.

Don’t forget to try one of Chili’s dietitian-recommended menu choices.