Description
This Spicy Southwest Salad is a delicious and satisfying meal featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and a zesty spicy ranch dressing. It’s a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 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
- 2 chicken breasts
Spicy Ranch Dressing
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2–3 tbsp hot sauce of choice (e.g., Chipotle Cholula)
For the Salad
- 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
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl or gallon-sized zip lock, combine the chicken marinade ingredients. Add the chicken breasts, toss until covered, and refrigerate for 8-24 hours.
- Grill the Chicken: Spray a grill pan, heat on medium, add chicken breasts, cook for 5-6 minutes on each side. Once cooked, set aside to cool and slice into thin strips.
- Make the Dressing: Combine ranch dressing and hot sauce in a bowl, stir until combined, and set aside.
- Assemble the Salad: Combine lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, black beans, bell pepper, avocado, corn, red onion, tortilla strips, cilantro, and lime juice. Drizzle with spicy ranch dressing and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Spicy Southwest Salad, Grilled Chicken Salad, Southwest Ranch Dressing, Healthy Salad Recipe
