Southwest chicken salad: 5 Bold Flavors to Savor
A fresh and colorful salad with grilled chicken and southwest flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup grilled chicken, sliced
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Grill the chicken until fully cooked and slice it.
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add the grilled chicken on top of the salad mixture.
- Top with avocado slices and shredded cheese.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier option, add jalapeños.
- You can substitute the ranch dressing with a lime vinaigrette.
- This salad can be served as a main dish or a side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: southwest chicken salad, grilled chicken salad, healthy salad