Southwest Chicken Salad
Equipment
- 1 Bowl for Salad
- 1 Small bowl for mixing dressing
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, iceberg, and spinach)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 red onion sliced thin
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 cup tortilla chips
- 1 Gourmet Breaded Chicken Strips Cut up (see Gourmet Breaded Chicken recipe)
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup lime juice 2 limes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips over the top of the salad for added crunch.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing and nutritious side dish or add breaded chicken to make it a complete meal.
- Enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures of this delicious Southwest Salad!