Description
A vibrant Southwest Chicken Salad bursting with flavor, featuring grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty chipotle-lime dressing.
Ingredients
- Grilled chicken breast
- Canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- Sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- Romaine lettuce, chopped
- Ripe avocado, diced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Chipotle-lime dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Grill the chicken until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center, then slice it into thin strips.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, sweet corn, chopped romaine lettuce, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Lay the sliced grilled chicken on top of the veggie mix.
- Drizzle the chipotle-lime dressing over the top.
- Toss everything gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute grilled chicken with roasted chickpeas or tofu. Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican