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Frequently asked questions
Alex and I eat a spin on this almost every week. It’s full of charred vegetables, and crunchy greens, with this creamy salsa ranch dressing that you’re going to want to put on everything! You can make it with either grilled chicken or pinto beans, so it works for gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets. it’s such a fun recipe for parties and serving a crowd! (Serve with this margarita recipe, just because.)
Fajita veggies: We like a mix of multi-colored bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Then you’ll need a few spices: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. We prefer using our own mixture to a pre-made fajita mix. Chicken or pinto beans: It’s absolutely delicious with grilled chicken, but for vegetarian or vegan diets, pinto beans are just as satisfying. Fresh veggies: You’ll use a base of romaine lettuce, plus fresh cherry tomatoes. We like grilling avocado slices along with the fajita veggies (optional). Salsa ranch dressing: A few ingredients like sour cream, mayo, and salsa combine into an absolutely delicious creamy drizzle! If you prefer, you can simply use sour cream mixed with salsa, or this easier salsa dressing.
Grilled: In the recipe below for fajita salad, we grill the fajita veggies and the chicken or beans (the beans go in packets). This is our preferred method because it infuses a delicious charred flavor. Skillet: If you prefer, you can simply whip up these skillet fajita veggies to use in your fajita salad. For the chicken, make pan seared chicken breast with the seasonings in this recipe. For the beans, simply warm them on the stove. Oven: You can also make sheet pan fajitas using this vegan fajitas recipe!
Sour cream or mayo mixed with salsa: This cheater method works pretty well, and you don’t even need to measure! (We tried it.) Cilantro sauce: This cilantro sauce is a great dairy-free and vegan option, made creamy with a cashew base. This cilantro lime dressing or cilantro lime sauce are also delicious. Chipotle sauce: This chipotle sauce is also vegan, or try chipotle ranch dressing (a family favorite!). Avocado sauce: This avocado crema or avocado sauce are also tasty options.
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3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green) 1 medium red onion 1 medium white onion 3 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon each chili powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
For the chicken (or substitute 15-once can pinto beans)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 cutlets (1 to 1 ½ pounds, organic if possible) ½ tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, oregano ¼ teaspoon each cumin and chili powder 1 to 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt (see instructions)
For the fajita salad
1 avocado, pit removed 1 handful tomatoes 2 romaine hearts (6 cups chopped, or a mix of romaine and iceberg lettuce) ½ cup jarred sliced pickled jalapenos Cilantro
Salsa Ranch Dressing (vegan options in Notes)
½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup red salsa 1 tablespoon fresh chives 1 teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, and dried dill ¼ teaspoon each kosher salt and black pepper
For vegan, substitute Cilantro Sauce, Chipotle Sauce, or Cashew Cream.
