Description
Get ready to savor the vibrant flavors of summer with this Deliciously Easy Southwest Salad. Bursting with fresh ingredients like grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and creamy avocado, this Tex-Mex-inspired dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a quick weeknight dinner. With its colorful presentation and zesty ranch dressing, every bite will tantalize your taste buds while providing a nutritious meal. Whether served as a main course or side dish, this customizable salad can easily adapt to your pantry staples, making it a versatile favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup roasted corn kernels
- 15.5-ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium avocado (diced)
- ⅓ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 ½ teaspoons taco seasoning
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Pound the chicken breasts to about ½ inch thick in a resealable bag; season with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and cook the chicken for about 7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce with corn, black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, avocado, and cheese.
- Dice the rested chicken and add it to the salad; sprinkle with cilantro.
- Mix ranch dressing with taco seasoning in a measuring cup; drizzle over salad and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1¼ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg