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Southwest Avocado Chicken Salad


  • Author: jackson-walker
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Healthy

Description

A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and zesty dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 Chicken breasts
  • 4 cups Lettuce (romaine or mixed greens)
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup Corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1 can Black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 large Avocado (diced)
  • Tortilla strips (optional, for crunch)
  • ½ cup Spicy ranch dressing

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, lime juice, and spices for at least 30 minutes. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  2. Prep vegetables: chop lettuce, slice cherry tomatoes, drain black beans, and dice avocado.
  3. In a large bowl, layer chopped lettuce as the base.
  4. Top lettuce with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and diced avocado.
  5. Drizzle spicy ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  6. Top with tortilla strips for crunch.

Notes

Serve with extra dressing on the side and pair with warm tortillas or grilled corn on the cob.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Southwestern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: salad, chicken, avocado, southwest, healthy