Description
A vibrant salad featuring tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a tangy dressing, perfect for quick lunches or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (grilled or shredded)
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 3/4 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced or diced)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Tortilla strips (for crunch, optional)
- Jalapeño slices (for heat, optional)
- Crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
Instructions
- If using grilled chicken, slice it into tender strips; if using shredded, opt for pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- Top the mixture with chicken and avocado. Drizzle the dressing over the top and gently toss to coat.
- For added crunch, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, tortilla strips, and jalapeños if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, enjoy the salad fresh. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days without avocado.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg