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Chick-fil-a sells a spicy southwestern salad that is very good. I saw this recipe and thought I would make it like theirs. This recipe was excellent. I did add chicken and green chiles. I will definitely make it again, and add maybe a little more spice. Thanks for the recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"01\/15\/2017 11:52","GUID":"bd0ea60adc974e70ab844c25dd8305b0","MemberId":3656565,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Loiscooks","SubmittedDate":"01\/15\/2017 11:52"},{"Comment":"

I didn't add the celery, carrot, or endive. Very good and very easy. We pretty much ate this as a salad for 2 as a side.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"11\/04\/2015 19:57","GUID":"71fa6ae847dd44a489325e2ef844e272","MemberId":2966570,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"HBcook","SubmittedDate":"11\/04\/2015 19:57"},{"Comment":"

It was very good. I loved it.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"02\/17\/2012 14:03","GUID":"C34D764544118A8606860D5464275212","MemberId":146806,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"daisey5","SubmittedDate":"02\/17\/2012 14:03"},{"Comment":"

Great twist on mexican salad fare - served at a Mexican themed dinner & got rave reviews. My family and I loved it. Beware though - this is an 'eat now' type of dish. Between the salsa, sour cream, and ranch, it will become soupy after awhile. Not good for leftovers.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"08\/16\/2011 21:38","GUID":"E607AB373F324910B77AC866D3031B06","MemberId":4311371,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Peaches_77","SubmittedDate":"08\/16\/2011 21:38"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"07\/04\/2011 07:22","GUID":"5fe2ab77ee7843d3a45ced7cea60907a","MemberId":6076169,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Arifa","SubmittedDate":"07\/04\/2011 07:22"},{"Comment":"

This Salad was a hit at our church potluck. We had a Mexican Buffet and there were many salads, but this one was the only one that was completely gone. I doubled it and it was great.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"05\/02\/2011 13:54","GUID":"2cda086801c44c41ad3491073608c6a6","MemberId":5177843,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"polywogmom","SubmittedDate":"05\/02\/2011 13:54"},{"Comment":"

This sounds like a good start on a Mexican salad, but when I make it, I will add cilantro, avocado, diced red onion & sliced black olives. These additions will make it the ultimate Mexican Fiesta Salad.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"04\/07\/2011 12:07","GUID":"77DC8B20227F4E4AA6C6610E68FA06B1","MemberId":372134,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"normanp613","SubmittedDate":"04\/07\/2011 12:07"},{"Comment":"

We loved this salad!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"08\/21\/2010 16:50","GUID":"6cc45aeef99049498159a01264567710","MemberId":4157044,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"twinz4us2","SubmittedDate":"08\/21\/2010 16:50"},{"Comment":"

I made this into a main dish salad by adding garlic lime chicken cubes previously prepared and cooled; delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"09\/13\/2009 08:38","GUID":"2b8ea2061e49465f9eff018dd9dc5c89","MemberId":4404046,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"stressin","SubmittedDate":"09\/13\/2009 08:38"},{"Comment":"

I add a sweet onion to mine. Very good for potlucks, even better at home.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"","GUID":"4c4a30a3ef85447f949353f1f3d94daf","MemberId":1849947,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Sweetpaddington","SubmittedDate":"08\/04\/2009 09:57"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"08\/26\/2008 19:03","GUID":"0c20c3ac413c4257b9fea134b46c18b6","MemberId":2713495,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kountrygal","SubmittedDate":"08\/26\/2008 19:03"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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