Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Spicy Southwest Salad, perfect for lunch, dinner, or potlucks. This vibrant dish combines grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and crunchy tortilla strips, all drizzled in a zesty ranch dressing that elevates the freshness of each ingredient. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s not only satisfying but also nutritious. Customize it to your liking by mixing in your favorite toppings, making it a versatile meal option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 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
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2–3 tbsp hot sauce of choice
- 1 head green leaf lettuce (chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 avocados (sliced)
- 1 cup corn
- ½ red onion (sliced)
- ½ cup tortilla strips
- Cilantro for garnish and lime wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, honey, and avocado oil. Add chicken breasts and let marinate for 8 to 24 hours.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat and cook marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Allow cooling before slicing.
- Mix ranch dressing with hot sauce in a small bowl.
- Layer chopped lettuce, sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, black beans, sliced bell pepper, avocado slices, corn, red onion, and tortilla strips in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg