Southwest Chicken Taco Salad Recipe
Grilled chicken, tortilla strips, chopped lettuce, black olives, diced tomatoes, scallions, cheddar and jack cheese,with ranch salsa dressing
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Ingredients
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Protein
Vegetables
Dairy
Tortilla Strips
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Marinate and Grill Chicken
In a bowl, marinate the chicken breasts with your favorite spices for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to medium heat and grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
While the chicken is grilling, chop the lettuce, dice the tomatoes, slice the black olives, and chop the scallions. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
Assembling the Salad
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the chicken is grilled and rested, slice it into strips. Add the sliced chicken to the bowl of chopped vegetables along with the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- 4
Add Tortilla Strips
Sprinkle the tortilla strips over the top of the salad mixture.
Dressing the Salad
- 5
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and salsa. Mix well to create a creamy dressing.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the ranch salsa dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Serving
- 7
Serve Immediately
Divide the salad into bowls or plates and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
