Southwest Chicken Salad

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Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning OR similar equivalent of similar spices (cumin, chili powder, onion powder, etc)
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 15-ounce can yellow corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ red onion, sliced or chopped
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (I have also subbed feta cheese crumbles)
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • chopped cilantro and limes for squeezing

Dressing:

  • ½ cup prepared ranch dressing
  • 1½ teaspoons each chili powder and ground cumin


Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste and taco seasoning. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.

2. Top your chopped romaine with the corn, black beans, red bell peppers, onions, cheese, and avocado. Drizzle with fresh lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

3. Whisk together ranch dressing, chili powder, and cumin. Toss with salad or serve on the side for drizzling.

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