Southwest Grill Chicken Salad Recipe
Make Southwest Grill Chicken Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Season the Chicken
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and Southwest seasoning blend. Rub this mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Assembling the Salad
- 3
Prepare Salad Base
In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce as the base of your salad.
- 4
Add Veggies
Top the romaine with cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, sliced red onion, and diced avocado.
- 5
Slice Chicken
Slice the grilled chicken into strips and add it to the salad.
- 6
Add Cilantro
Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top of the salad for added flavor.
Making the Dressing
- 7
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.