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Tex-Mex Chicken Chopped Salad

A vibrant and hearty salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen, thawed
  • 1 cup black beans canned, rinsed and drained
Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts grilled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for grilling
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup jalapeños sliced, optional

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Rub the spice mixture onto the chicken breasts.
  4. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  5. Remove from grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, corn, and black beans.
  2. Add the sliced grilled chicken on top.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Top with avocado slices, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, and jalapeños if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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