Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe
Warm, marinated, and grilled chicken breast served atop freshly mixed greens, mild Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh avocado. Served with your choice of dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Salad
In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad greens, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and sliced avocado.
- 4
Assemble and Serve
Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken. Drizzle with your choice of dressing. Toss gently and serve immediately.
