Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe
Fresh romaine tossed with avocado ranch, sweet corn, black beans, topped with cherry tomatoes, seasoned crispy tortilla strips, and grilled chicken.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Grilled Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and any desired spices. Grill over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- 2
Prepare the Dressing
In a blender, combine the avocado, a pinch of salt, and your choice of ranch dressing. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 3
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, chop the romaine lettuce and add the sweet corn, black beans, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- 4
Add Chicken and Dressing
Slice the grilled chicken and place it on top of the salad. Drizzle the avocado ranch dressing over the salad.
- 5
Top with Tortilla Strips
Finish by adding the crispy tortilla strips on top for added crunch.
- 6
Serve
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.
