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Spicy Southwest Salad Spicy Southwest chicken salad bowl with sliced grilled chicken, avocado chunks, black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crispy tortilla strips, and lime wedges drizzled with creamy chipotle dressing.

Spicy Southwest Salad

This fresh and flavorful salad with grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and spicy ranch dressing is the perfect mix of savory and zest.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 529
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken Marinade:
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or other mild oil
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • Spicy Ranch Dressing:
  • ½ cup ranch dressing store-bought or homemade
  • 2-3 tablespoon hot sauce of choice I recommend Chipotle Cholula for a smoky flavor
  • For the Salad:
  • 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 fresh or frozen
  • ½ red onion sliced
  • ½ cup tortilla strips
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Combine the chicken marinade ingredients in a large bowl or gallon-sized zip lock bag. Add the chicken breasts, tossing to coat them evenly. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. prep
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, flipping only once to ensure even grilling. Once cooked, set the chicken aside to cool, then slice into thin strips. cook
  3. While the chicken cooks, prepare the spicy ranch dressing. In a small bowl, stir together ranch dressing and hot sauce until smooth. Set aside. mix
  4. To assemble the salad, layer the chopped lettuce, sliced chicken, tomatoes, black beans, bell pepper, avocado, corn, and red onion in bowls. Top with tortilla strips, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. drizzle with the spicy ranch dressing and serve. assemble

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 791mgPotassium: 1150mgFiber: 14gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This salad is as easy as it is flavorful, with a quick marinade and a spicy ranch dressing that brings all the ingredients together in the most delicious way. Perfect for meal prepping or a family dinner!

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