Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
Grilled chicken breast, pico de gallo, black bean and corn relish, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, guacamole and crisp tortilla strips on a bed of Romaine lettuce. Served with creamy lime dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Creamy Lime Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Grill the Chicken
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 2
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large bowl, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Add the pico de gallo, black beans, corn, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, and guacamole. Toss to combine all ingredients.
- 3
Add Chicken and Tortilla Strips
Slice the grilled chicken into strips and add it on top of the salad. Top with crispy tortilla strips.
Making the Dressing
- 4
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Serve the Salad
Drizzle the creamy lime dressing over the salad before serving or serve it on the side. Enjoy your Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad!
