Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Spicy Southwest Salad, a delightful dish that combines fresh vegetables with tender grilled chicken and a zesty ranch dressing. This salad is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, as it only takes about 20 minutes to prepare. Each bite bursts with a mix of spices and textures, making it both satisfying and nutritious. Customize it to your liking by adjusting spice levels or adding your favorite toppings. Whether served as a main dish or a side, this colorful salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 1 lime (juiced and zested)
- 2 chicken breasts
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2–3 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 head green leaf lettuce (chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 avocados (sliced)
- 1 cup corn
- ½ red onion (sliced)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ cup tortilla strips
- cilantro for garnish and lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Combine lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, honey, and avocado oil in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
- Grill chicken: Heat grill pan over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until done. Let cool before slicing.
- Prepare dressing: Mix ranch dressing and hot sauce in a small bowl.
- Assemble salad: In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, sliced chicken, tomatoes, black beans, bell pepper, avocado slices, corn, red onion, and tortilla strips. Drizzle with spicy ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 787mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 66mg