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Spicy Southwest Salad

Fresh and Flavorful Spicy Southwest Salad You'll Love

Enjoy a vibrant and nutritious Spicy Southwest Salad with fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 each Lime juice and zest
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt kosher or sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or agave syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil or canola oil
For the Salad Base
  • 2 cups Chicken Breasts grilled
  • 4 cups Green Leaf Lettuce washed
  • 1 cup Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 each Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 each Avocados diced
  • 1 cup Corn canned or frozen
  • 1/2 each Red Onion sliced
  • 1 cup Tortilla Strips
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 each Lime Wedges for serving
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing
  • to taste Hot Sauce

Equipment

  • grill pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken by mixing lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, honey, and avocado oil. Coat chicken and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours.
  2. Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
  3. Prepare the dressing by combining ranch dressing with hot sauce in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Assemble salad with lettuce, grilled chicken slices, tomatoes, black beans, bell pepper, avocado, corn, and red onion. Top with tortilla strips.
  5. Garnish with cilantro and lime juice before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for maximum flavor. Store dressing separate until serving for freshness.

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