Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe
grilled chicken, mixed greens, black beans, cheddar, pepper jack, avocado, fried tortilla strips, pico de gallo and corn, jalapeno ranch
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Grill the Chicken
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and any additional spices of your choice. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens as the base. Top with the black beans, corn, shredded cheddar, shredded pepper jack, diced avocado, and pico de gallo.
- 3
Add Chicken and Tortilla Strips
Once the grilled chicken has rested and been sliced, add it to the salad bowl. Finish with a generous handful of fried tortilla strips on top.
Dressing
- 4
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the jalapeño ranch dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.