Southwestern Chopped Chicken Salad Recipe
This Southwestern Chopped Chicken Salad Recipe is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together the bold flavors of grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and fresh veggies. Tossed in a zesty honey-lime dressing, this salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a quick weeknight meal. With its colorful ingredients and satisfying crunch from tortilla chips, it’s not just a feast for the eyes but also a well-rounded meal that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 6 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1 ½ cups corn kernels
- 1 ½ cups black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ red onion, diced
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- Fresh cilantro
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ jalapeño, finely diced
- 2 heaping teaspoons taco seasoning
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine romaine lettuce, chicken, corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cheddar cheese, and cilantro.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic, lime juice, jalapeño, and taco seasoning. Season with salt to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg