Description
A vibrant and healthy salad featuring crispy greens, zesty chipotle dressing, grilled chicken, and assorted fresh vegetables for a flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup chipotle lime dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce or mixed greens (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine the chopped chicken, diced avocado, drained black beans, corn, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the chipotle lime dressing over the mixed ingredients. Toss gently using salad tongs to coat everything evenly. Be careful not to mash the avocado.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting based on your preference.
- Serve over a generous bed of lettuce or mixed greens, allowing the vibrant colors to shine through.
Notes
Prepare ahead of time by chopping the ingredients and storing them in airtight containers for up to two days. Mix in the dressing just before serving to keep greens crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salad, chicken, Southwest, healthy, chipotle, recipe, quick meal