Description
Looking for a vibrant dish that’s perfect for summer? The Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy ranch dressing with a taco twist. This salad is not only refreshing but also packed with protein and fiber, making it an excellent choice for picnics, barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners. With minimal preparation time and endless customization options, this salad will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 3 cups cooked chicken (diced)
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 oz cheddar cheese (cubed)
- Fresh cilantro and lime juice
- Optional: tortilla chips, diced jalapeños, or avocado
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix ranch dressing with taco seasoning. Refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, corn, black beans, cheese, cilantro.
- Gradually add the dressing while tossing the salad until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with crushed tortilla chips and any optional garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg