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Santa Fe Chicken Salad

A vibrant Southwest-inspired salad with grilled chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and a zesty cilantro lime dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Salad
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels roasted
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion chopped
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
  • 0.5 cup tortilla strips
Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Grill pan or skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with olive oil and spices.
  2. Cook chicken in a grill pan or skillet for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  3. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes then slice.
  4. Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
  5. Combine lettuce, beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, onion, and cilantro in a bowl.
  6. Top with sliced chicken and tortilla strips.
  7. Drizzle dressing over the salad before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 34gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 12mg

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, grill the chicken outdoors and char the corn before adding to the salad.

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