Description
A fresh and satisfying salad with bold flavors, featuring grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and a smoky chipotle lime dressing.
Ingredients
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- Juicy grilled chicken breasts or thighs, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn, fresh roasted or thawed from frozen
- 4 cups crunchy romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup chipotle lime dressing
- Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar or cotija cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Grill the chicken until cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice against the grain.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, sweet corn, chopped romaine lettuce, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes. Add cheese if using.
- Top with sliced chicken and gently mix everything together.
- Drizzle with chipotle lime dressing, toss gently to combine, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for meal prep, keeping the dressing separate until ready to eat.
Notes
For added flavor, grill the chicken with a little chili powder. This salad is flexible; use rotisserie chicken or adjust ingredients for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salad, chicken, southwest, healthy, easy