Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Spicy Southwest Salad, a refreshing dish that perfectly balances fresh vegetables, tender grilled chicken, and a zesty ranch dressing. Ideal for casual lunches, dinner parties, or meal prep, this salad is not only quick to make but also packed with nutrients. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create a colorful bowl that’s both healthy and satisfying. Whether you’re enjoying it as a main course or as a side dish, the combination of textures and flavors will keep your taste buds excited.
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
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, honey, and avocado oil. Add chicken breasts and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill marinated chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Allow to rest before slicing.
- Prepare the dressing: Combine ranch dressing with hot sauce in a small bowl.
- Assemble the salad: Layer chopped lettuce in a bowl and top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, black beans, bell pepper, avocado, corn, red onion, tortilla strips, and drizzle with lime juice and spicy ranch dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg