Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Spicy Southwest Salad, a delightful fusion perfect for any occasion. This salad is a fiesta of fresh ingredients, featuring marinated grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy avocado, all drizzled with a zesty homemade spicy ranch dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for quick lunches or impressive dinner gatherings. Plus, its customizable nature allows you to adapt it based on seasonal produce or personal preferences. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or hosting a casual get-together, this Spicy Southwest Salad will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 head green leaf lettuce (chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 avocados (sliced)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn
- ½ red onion (sliced)
- ½ cup tortilla strips
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2–3 tbsp hot sauce of choice (I used Chipotle Cholula)
- 1 lime (juiced and zested)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- Cilantro for garnish and lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in spices and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours.
- Grill the marinated chicken on a preheated grill pan over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Mix ranch dressing with hot sauce in a small bowl to create the spicy ranch.
- Assemble your salad by layering chopped lettuce, sliced grilled chicken, and remaining veggies in a serving dish. Drizzle with spicy ranch before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (350g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg