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Spicy Southwest Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A vibrant and spicy salad packed with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty ranch dressing, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 piece lime (juiced and zested)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts

Dressing

  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing
  • 2-3 tbsp hot sauce of choice (I used Chipotle Cholula)

Salad ingredients

  • 1 head green leaf lettuce (chopped)
  • 2 pieces tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 2 pieces avocado (sliced)
  • 1 cup corn
  • 0.5 red onion (sliced)
  • 0.5 cup tortilla strips
  • cilantro for garnish and lime wedges cilantro and lime wedges

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken: combine marinade ingredients, add chicken, refrigerate 8-24 hours.
  • Grill chicken: cook 5-6 minutes per side, then cool and slice into strips.
  • Make spicy ranch dressing: mix ranch dressing and hot sauce.
  • Assemble salad: combine lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, beans, peppers, avocado, corn, onion, tortilla strips, cilantro, and lime juice. Drizzle with dressing.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southwest
Keyword: Salad