Description
Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your table. Perfect for family dinners, summer barbecues, or meal prepping, this salad features succulent grilled chicken marinated with aromatic spices, fresh veggies, and a creamy avocado dressing. Each bite bursts with flavor and nutrition, making it a delightful choice for health-conscious eaters and food lovers alike. Customize it with your favorite toppings or enjoy it as-is; this versatile salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and ground pepper (to taste)
- 1 large avocado
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
- 1 lime (juiced, and zested)
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 14 ounces black beans (one can, rinsed and drained)
- 8 ounces corn (one can, rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through; let rest before slicing.
- In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, mix chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro; top with sliced grilled chicken and drizzle with avocado dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg