Description
A vibrant salad packed with grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty southwest flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grilled chicken, diced
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup tortilla strips
- 1/2 cup spicy ranch dressing
Instructions
- Grill the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Grill over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest and dice.
- Prep the veggies: Wash and chop romaine lettuce, then halve cherry tomatoes.
- Dice the avocado: Slice and dice, adding lime juice to prevent browning.
- Combine and mix: In a large bowl, combine grilled chicken, romaine, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, and avocado. Toss gently.
- Dress it up: Drizzle spicy ranch dressing over the salad, tossing to mix.
- Top it off: Sprinkle tortilla strips on top before serving.
Notes
For variations, try adding mango, jalapeños, or using chickpeas for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salad, avocado, chicken, southwest, healthy, summer recipe