Jul 14 2026

Southwest Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Your choice of crispy or grilled chicken breast with corn salsa, diced tomatoes, romaine lettuce, spring mix, cotija cheese & seasoned tortilla strips. Tossed in a house-made avocado ranch dressing.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Avocado Ranch Dressing

Method

Prepare Chicken

  1. 1

    Season the Chicken

    In a bowl, rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika until evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Grill the chicken on medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F) or pan-fry until crispy.

  3. 3

    Slice the Chicken

    Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.

Prepare Corn Salsa

  1. 4

    Mix Salsa Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine corn, finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and salt. Mix thoroughly and set aside.

Assemble Salad

  1. 5

    Prepare Salad Base

    In a large salad bowl, layer the romaine lettuce and spring mix as the base.

  2. 6

    Add Toppings

    Top the greens with diced tomatoes, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, and the prepared corn salsa.

  3. 7

    Add Chicken

    Place the sliced grilled or crispy chicken on top of the salad.

Make Dressing

  1. 8

    Blend Dressing

    In a blender, combine avocado, ranch dressing, garlic powder, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Serve

  1. 9

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the avocado ranch dressing over the salad just before serving.

  2. 10

    Toss and Serve

    Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.

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